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abdominocentesis
(ab-dom-ih-noh-sen-TEE-sis) |
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Definition
| surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to withdraw fluid for diagnostic or comfort purposes |
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Definition
| word formed from the initial letter of the major parts of a compound term; e.g., LASER=light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation |
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appendectomy
(ap-en-DECK-toh-mee) |
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Definition
| surgical removal of the appendix |
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angiography
(an-jee-OG-rah-fee) |
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Definition
| process of producing a radiographic (x-ray) study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium to make these blood vessels visible |
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