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arthrocentesis

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Noun1.arthrocentesis - removal of fluid from a joint by centesis
centesis - (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid


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Closed arthrocentesis is recommended for septic infections of all joints except the hip.
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Patients were divided into three and four ORTHOVISC injection regimen groups and two control groups: arthrocentesis and saline injection.
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