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.
exÂ·ertÂ·ed, exÂ·ertÂ·ing, exÂ·erts. 1  To put to use or effect; put forth: exerted all my strength to move the box. 2  To bring to bear; exercise: exert influence. 3  To put (oneself) to strenuous effort: exerted ourselves mightily to raise funds.