Puncture, especially when used as a suffix, as in paracentesis. ... Origin: G. Kentesis, puncture, fr. Kenteo, to prick, pierce ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
noun (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974