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.
Example Sentences for abutting. 1  In 1827, a little school was opened in a building at the corner of Gildow-street, abutting upon Marsh-lane, in this town.  2 Just at the back of the house and abutting on the side of the road, I explained. Between the porch and the west end there are traces of some earlier building, abutting on to the north wall of the church. Only one other location was left, the abutting shelf of some canyon.