CENTESIS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

(surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid

Categories: Puncture

Synonyms

Centesis

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "centesis" comes from Ancient Greek κέντησις.

🧩 Fun Fact

The Greek language preserved ancient Indo-European roots better than most other languages.

➡️ Words that Start with CE

Celebrant Ceroxylon Celebrated Ceramic Cessation Cercosporella Celestite Cest Celosia Cetorhinidae Censusing Centrosome

Words that End with IS ⬅️

Malinois Manis Mantis Maoris Maquis Metastasis Metathesis Neurosyphilis Nevis Nilgais Nis Niseis