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Paracentesis (from Greek ÎºÎµÎ½ÏÎ¬Ï, to pierce) is a form of body fluid sampling procedure, generally referring to peritoneocentesis (also called laparocentesis) in which the peritoneal cavity is punctured by a needle to sample peritoneal fluid. 1  1 Indications. 2  2 Paracentesis for ascites.  3 Ascitic fluid analysis.
The term nephrocentesis means: a) surgical puncture of the kidney b) hernia of the kidney c) behind the kidney d) none of these. a) surgical puncture of the kidney. Ms. Andretti came to the clinic today complaining of severe menstrual pain and cramping.