English word pericardiocentesis comes from English peri- (Around or surrounding:. Near:.), English cardio- ((anatomy) Pertaining to the heart.), English -centesis ((medical) Puncture and aspiration of.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| peri- | English (en) | Around or surrounding:. Near:. |
| cardio- | English (en) | (anatomy) Pertaining to the heart. |
| -centesis | English (en) | (medical) Puncture and aspiration of. |
| pericardiocentesis | English (en) | (surgery) The removal of fluid from the pericardium for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. |