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pericardiocentesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The removal of fluid from the pericardium for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes

Word forms

pericardiocentesis pericardiocenteses

Etymology

From peri- + cardio- + -centesis.

Derived words

postpericardiocentesis

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