arthrocentesis

Questions

What does arthrocentesis mean?

The clinical procedure of using a syringe to collect synovial fluid from a joint capsule, used in the diagnosis of gout, arthritis, and synovial infections.

Where does arthrocentesis come from?

Ancient Greek ἄρθρον (árthron, “joint”) + κέντησις (kéntēsis, “puncture”).

How to pronounce arthrocentesis

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