Abdominocentesis<span> ab·dom·i·no·cen·te·sis (āb-dŏm'ə-nō-sěn-tē'sĭs) n. Surgical puncture of the abdomen by a needle to withdraw fluid; abdominal paracentesis. Also called celiocentesis , celioparacentesis . The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary.</span>
