Arthrocentesis is a medical procedure that involves puncturing a joint capsule to drain fluid or insert a needle for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The term combines Greek roots for joint (arthro) and puncture (centesis), and is used chiefly in clinical descriptions. It is a specialized, technical noun appropriate for professional contexts and medical literature.
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