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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.
Medical Definition of PARAPARESIS. : partial paralysis affecting the lower limbs. What made you want to look up paraparesis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible). View Seen & Heard Highlights from Around the Site.Test Your Vocabulary! Test Your Vocabulary!edical Definition of PARAPARESIS. : partial paralysis affecting the lower limbs. What made you want to look up paraparesis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible). View Seen & Heard Highlights from Around the Site. Test Your Vocabulary!