colocentesis

colocentesis
Puncture of the colon with a trochar or scalpel to relieve distention. SYN: colipuncture, colopuncture. [colo- + G. kentesis, a puncture]

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co·lo·cen·te·sis (ko″lo-sen-teґsis) [colo- + -centesis] surgical puncture of the colon for the withdrawal of fluid or gas; called also colopuncture.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • colopuncture — SYN: colocentesis. * * * co·lo·punc·ture (koґlo pungkґchər) colocentesis …   Medical dictionary

  • colipuncture — SYN: colocentesis …   Medical dictionary

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