Abdominocentesis
A medical procedure where a doctor uses a needle to take fluid out of your belly. It's usually done to find out what's wrong if you have a lot of fluid buildup there.
Examples
The doctor performed an abdominocentesis to test the fluid for infection.
After the abdominocentesis, they were able to diagnose the cause of her abdominal swelling.
Abdominocentesis can help relieve pressure from fluid buildup in the abdomen.