- counterpuncture
- SYN: counteropening.
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coun·ter·punc·ture (koun″tər-punkґchər) counteropening.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
counterpuncture
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counterpuncture — coun·ter·puncture … English syllables
counterpuncture — ˈkau̇ntə(r)+ˌ noun Etymology: counter + puncture : a surgical counteropening … Useful english dictionary
counteropening — A second opening made at the dependent part of an abscess or other cavity containing fluid, which is not draining satisfactorily through a previous opening. SYN: contraaperture, counterpuncture. * * * coun·ter·open·ing kau̇n tər .ōp (ə )niŋ n an… … Medical dictionary
