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What is the medical term meaning removal of fluid from the knee joint?
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∙ 10y ago
Patellectomy
the surgical removal of patella is called patellectomy.
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∙ 12y ago
The medical term for the removal of fluid from the knee joint is arthrocentesis or joint aspiration. It is a procedure performed to relieve pain and swelling caused by excess fluid accumulation in the knee joint.
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∙ 9y agoArthrocentesis is the medical term meaning removal of fluid from a joint.
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∙ 10y agoarthrocentesis
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What is the medical term meaning aspiration of fluid from a joint?
Arthrocentesis is the medical term meaning aspiration of fluid from a joint.
What is the medical terminology combining form meaning surgical withdrawal of fluid from a body cavity?
-centesis is the medical terminology combining form meaning surgical withdrawal of fluid from a body cavity. So arthorcentesis is withdrawal of fluid from a joint, and tympanocentesis is withdrawal of fluid from behind the eardrum.
What is the medical term meaning fluid found within the joint?
synovial fluid
What diagnostic test is the removal of fluid from a joint?
Arthrocentesis...arthro means joint, and centesis is the removal of fluid from a joint. :-D
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a bone?
well, excise is a good word.For removal of a limb: AmputationFor removal of mass or organ: Excision (Excision means that tissue is removed, using a scalpel, laser or another instrument)To remove a tissue sample: BiopsyThe medical terminology combining form for surgical removal is -ectomy.Excision is the medical term meaning surgical removal. -ectomy is the medical terminology combining form meaning surgical removal.
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of a sac of fluid near a joint?
Bursitisbursitis
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of sac of fluid near a joint?
Bursitis
What is the medical term meaning lubricating liquid of a joint?
hey! it is synovial fluid xx
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe?
Bunionectomy is surgical removal of a bunion, and abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe.
What is the medical term meaning hinge joint?
Articulation is the medical term meaning joint. The medical terminology combining form meaning joint is arthro-.
What is the medical term meaning cyst filled with fluid that arises from the joint capsule or a tendon in the wrist?
ganglionganglion cyst
What is medical term meaning excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid?
Edema means collection of fluid in the tissues. Edema is fluid accumulation in tissues which is common in patients with renal disorders, congestive heart failure and patients with preeclampsia. Edema is an accumulation of interstitial fluid, or fluid between cells in the tissue.
