New City, NY. Sponsored Topics. New City is a hamlet (and census-designated place), in the Town of Clarkstown Rockland County, New York, United States, part of the New York Metropolitan Area. The hamlet is a suburb of New York City, located 18 miles north of the city at the closest point, Riverdale, The Bronx.
Abdominal guarding is a defense mechanism of the body that involves tensing the muscles found in the abdominal area. This action of tensing is a means of protecting the internal organs from any perceived threat of harm.
What Is an Abdominal Tap? Abdominal tap, or paracentesis, is a procedure to remove excess fluid from the abdominal cavity, which is the area between the abdominal wall and the spine. Excess fluid in the abdomen is called âascites.â Normally, there should be no ascites within the abdominal cavity.