- counterpuncture
- \\ˈkau̇ntə(r)+ˌ-\ noun
Etymology: counter- + puncture: a surgical counteropening
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
counterpuncture
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counterpuncture — SYN: counteropening. * * * coun·ter·punc·ture .pəŋ(k) chər n a surgical counteropening * * * coun·ter·punc·ture (koun″tər punkґchər) counteropening … Medical dictionary
counterpuncture — coun·ter·puncture … English syllables
counteropening — A second opening made at the dependent part of an abscess or other cavity containing fluid, which is not draining satisfactorily through a previous opening. SYN: contraaperture, counterpuncture. * * * coun·ter·open·ing kau̇n tər .ōp (ə )niŋ n an… … Medical dictionary
