paracentesis
/paɾaθentesis/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'paracentesis' translates to paracentesis in Spanish.
In the medical field, paracentesis refers to a surgical procedure involving the needle drainage of fluid.
Meaning: (surgery) medical procedure involving needle drainage of fluid (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, such as Argentina or Uruguay, the procedure may be referred to as punción abdominal.
How do you pronounce it?
/paɾaθentesis/
Did you know?
- While the technical term paracentesis is used by doctors, a patient in a hospital might colloquially refer to the procedure as a pinchazo, which literally means 'a little prick'.
- In Spanish medical literature, paracentesis can be categorized as ciega if performed without imaging guidance, meaning 'blind'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the phrase sacar líquido is used with patients instead of paracentesis to avoid intimidating them with medical terminology.
Examples in context
- La paracentesis reducirá la presión abdominal.The paracentesis will reduce the abdominal pressure.
- El médico recomendó una paracentesis de urgencia.The doctor recommended an urgent paracentesis.
- Después de la paracentesis, el paciente se sintió mejor.After the paracentesis, the patient felt better.
Example conversation
A doctor is explaining a procedure to a patient.
- DanielMaría, vamos a realizar una paracentesis hoy.María, we are going to perform a paracentesis today.
- María¿Es un procedimiento doloroso, Daniel?Is it a painful procedure, Daniel?
- DanielUsaremos anestesia para la paracentesis.We will use anesthesia for the paracentesis.
- MaríaEstá bien, confío en usted.That's fine, I trust you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
