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What is the suffix of Arthrocentesis?

The suffix of Arthrocentesis is -centesis.

Here's why:

* Arthro- is a prefix meaning "joint".

* -centesis is a suffix meaning "surgical puncture".

Therefore, arthrocentesis literally means "surgical puncture of a joint".

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