Etymology

arthrocentesis

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἄρθρον
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἄρθρον“joint”
  2. English todayarthrocentesis

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

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