If the tumor marker level rises, it may indicate that the cancer is spreading. Finally, measurements of tumor marker levels may be used after treatment has ended as a part of follow-up care to check for recurrence.
Procedure Suffixes Centesis- surgical puncture to remove fluid for diagnostic purposes or to remove excess fluid Abdominocentesis- surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid Graphy- process of producing a picture or record Angiography- the process of producing a radiographic(x-ray) study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium to make these blood vessels visible
lumbar puncture - removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. spinal puncture, spinal tap. centesis - (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid. Translations.