paracentesis, abdominocentesis
(noun) centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis
Source: WordNet® 3.1
paracentesis (plural paracenteses)
(surgery) A medical procedure involving needle drainage of fluid from a body cavity, most commonly the abdomen.
• pescetarians
Source: Wiktionary
Par`a*cen*te"sis, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition: The perforation of a cavity of the body with a trocar, aspirator, or other suitable instrument, for the evacuation of effused fluid, pus, or gas; tapping.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
31 May 2025
(adjective) expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance; “her amatory affairs”; “amorous glances”; “a romantic adventure”; “a romantic moonlight ride”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
