CENTESIS
\sɛntˈiːsɪs], \sɛntˈiːsɪs], \s_ɛ_n_t_ˈiː_s_ɪ_s]\
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(surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
By Princeton University
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].