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paracentesis
Definitions
drain fluid from abdomen(Noun) Draining of ascites. Removal of water from abdomen of cirrhosis patients.
Usage: She had to have paracentesis to remove the water in her abdomen regularly as it is a complication of cirrhosis.
(Noun) draw fluid from the body through the stomach
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