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Arthrocentesis — Joint aspiration, a procedure whereby a sterile needle and syringe are used to drain fluid from a joint. This is usually done as an office procedure or at the bedside in the hospital. For an arthrocentesis, the skin over the joint is sterilized… … Medical dictionary
arthrocentesis — n. aspiration of fluid from a joint through a puncture needle … The new mediacal dictionary
arthrocentesis — noun removal of fluid from a joint by centesis • Hypernyms: ↑centesis … Useful english dictionary
Aspiration, joint — A procedure whereby a sterile needle and syringe are used to drain joint fluid from the joint. This is usually done as an office procedure or at the bedside in the hospital. The procedure is also known medically as arthrocentesis, For an… … Medical dictionary
Joint aspiration — A procedure whereby a sterile needle and syringe are used to drain joint fluid from the joint. This is usually done as an office procedure or at the bedside in the hospital. The procedure is also known medically as arthrocentesis, For an… … Medical dictionary
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