穿刺 (chuān cì) — puncture (medical procedure)
Definition
A medical term for 'puncture' — using a needle to pierce tissue or a body cavity for diagnosis or treatment (e.g. 腰椎穿刺, 羊膜穿刺). Specific to clinical procedures, not everyday 'pierce'.
verb
puncture (medical procedure)
Examples
- 穿刺。Yī shēng jiàn yì zuò chuān cì jiǎn chá.The doctor recommended a puncture examination.
- 穿刺。chuān cì Hòu xū yào xiū xi liǎng tiān.You need to rest for two days after the puncture.
- 穿刺。Zhè zhǒng chuān cì shǒu shù hěn ān quán.This type of puncture surgery is very safe.
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