Definition of "centesis" [centesis]

• Puncture or perforation (noun)

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• "Dylan sings his Mozambique, amnesia in centesis, these past lives repeat."
• "Launched the GuideLiner ™ catheter, D-Stat Rad-Band ™ topical hemostat, Gator ™ ClipSeal plug, Drainer ™ centesis catheter and Guardian® II hemostasis valve in the U.S."
• "Harry Stylli, CEO of Sequenom, said the test could be used as a diagnostic test in the future that would "ultimately replace amnio [centesis] and CVS.""