Puncture of the intestine with a hollow needle (trocar and cannula) to withdraw substances. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Kentesis, puncture ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(en″tәr-o-sen-te´sis) surgical puncture of the intestine.
The removal of an undue quantity of fluid from the stomach (or intestine) by use of a hollow needle.
Type: Term Pronunciation: en′tĕr-ō-sen-tē′sis Definitions: 1. Puncture of the intestine with a hollow needle (trocar and cannula) to withdraw substances.