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What suffix is a surgical punture?

The suffix for a surgical puncture is -centesis.

Here are some examples:

* Thoracentesis: Puncture of the chest cavity.

* Abdominocentesis: Puncture of the abdominal cavity.

* Amniocentesis: Puncture of the amniotic sac.

* Arthrocentesis: Puncture of a joint.

* Cardiocentesis: Puncture of the heart.

* Lumbar puncture (spinal tap): Puncture of the spinal canal.

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