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arthrocentesis en · NOUN

Etymology

Ancient Greek ἄρθρον (árthron, “joint”) + κέντησις (kéntēsis, “puncture”).

Meanings

(uncountable) The clinical procedure of using a syringe to collect synovial fluid from a joint capsule, used in the diagnosis of gout, arthritis, and synovial infections.

Synonyms

joint aspiration

Translations (4)

pt artrocentese (Translations) · it artrocentesi (Translations) · id artrosentesis (Translations) · es artrocentesis (Translations)