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Surgical Procedures, Operative > Punctures > Paracentesis > Arthrocentesis
Therapeutics > Punctures > Paracentesis > Arthrocentesis
Surgical Procedures, Operative > Drainage > Paracentesis > Arthrocentesis
Therapeutics > Drainage > Paracentesis > Arthrocentesis
... > Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Clinical Laboratory Techniques > Specimen Handling > Paracentesis > Arthrocentesis
Investigative Techniques > Clinical Laboratory Techniques > Specimen Handling > Paracentesis > Arthrocentesis

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Arthrocentesis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Puncture and aspiration of fluid (e.g., SYNOVIAL FLUID) from a joint cavity. It is used sometimes to irrigate or administer drugs into a joint cavity. Aspiration of SYNOVIAL FLUID from the TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT cavity.

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