A paracentesis may be performed at an emergency room if necessary. Blood tests may be administered before a paracentesis. A patient's blood pressure should be monitored during a paracentesis. Paracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid that has collected in the abdomen. A doctor will have to perform a paracentesis differently on a pregnant patient.
Definition of abutting. : that abuts or serves as an abutment : adjoining, bordering.
GLOSSARY OF BRIDGE TERMS. 1. Abutment: A substructure composed of stone, concrete, brick or timber supporting the ends. of a single span bridge or the extreme end of a multi-span bridge. Usually it also supports the. approach embankment.