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arthrocentesis vs centesis

centesis vs arthrocentesis

arthrocentesis and centesis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
arthrocentesis Yes No No No
centesis Yes No No No
As nouns, centesis is a hypernym of arthrocentesis; that is, centesis is a word with a broader meaning than arthrocentesis:
  • arthrocentesis: removal of fluid from a joint by centesis
  • centesis: (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
arthrocentesis (noun) centesis (noun)
removal of fluid from a joint by centesis (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
Difference between arthrocentesis and centesis

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