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pericardiocentesis

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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.)

peri- (English)

Around or surrounding:. Near:.

cardio- (English)

(anatomy) Pertaining to the heart.

-centesis (English)

(medical) Puncture and aspiration of.

pericardiocentesis (English)

(surgery) The removal of fluid from the pericardium for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.

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