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... > Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Clinical Laboratory Techniques > Specimen Handling > Paracentesis > Arthrocentesis
Investigative Techniques > Clinical Laboratory Techniques > Specimen Handling > Paracentesis > Arthrocentesis
Therapeutics > Punctures > Paracentesis > Arthrocentesis
Surgical Procedures, Operative > Punctures > Paracentesis > Arthrocentesis
Therapeutics > Drainage > Paracentesis > Arthrocentesis
Surgical Procedures, Operative > Drainage > Paracentesis > Arthrocentesis

Preferred term

Arthrocentesis  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular Joint
  • Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular Joints
  • Joint, Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular
  • Joints, Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular

Scope note

  • Puncture and aspiration of fluid (e.g., SYNOVIAL FLUID) from a joint cavity. It is used sometimes to irrigate or administer drugs into a joint cavity.

History note

  • 2016

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000069237

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