| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| cardiocenteses | CARDIOCENTESIS, surgical puncture of the heart |
| cardiocentesis | surgical puncture of the heart |
| pleurocentesis | the surgical puncture of the pleural cavity using a hollow needle, in order to withdraw fluid, drain blood, etc |
| pleurocenteses | PLEUROCENTESIS, the surgical puncture of the pleural cavity using a hollow needle, in order to withdraw fluid, drain blood, etc |
| phlebotomies | The surgical opening or puncture of a vein in order to withdraw blood or introduce a fluid, or (historically) as part of the procedure of letting blood |
