Arthrocentesis (also known as Arthrocenteses, Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular Joint): Puncture and aspiration of fluid (e.g., SYNOVIAL FLUID) from a joint cavity. It is used sometimes to irrigate or administer drugs into a joint cavity.

NIH MeSH · D000069237Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Arthrocentesis

Also known asArthrocenteses · Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular Joint · Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular Joints · Joint, Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular · Joints, Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular · Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis · Arthrocenteses, Temporomandibular Joint · Arthrocentesis, Temporomandibular Joint · Joint Arthrocenteses, Temporomandibular · Joint Arthrocentesis, Temporomandibular · Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocenteses · Aspiration,Temporomandibular Joint

Definition

Puncture and aspiration of fluid (e.g., SYNOVIAL FLUID) from a joint cavity. It is used sometimes to irrigate or administer drugs into a joint cavity.

MeSH classification

  • E01.370.225.998.329.465
  • E02.800.550.310
  • E04.665.600.465
  • E05.200.998.329.465

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Common questions about Arthrocentesis

What does Arthrocentesis mean in medicine?
Puncture and aspiration of fluid (e.g., SYNOVIAL FLUID) from a joint cavity. It is used sometimes to irrigate or administer drugs into a joint cavity. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Arthrocentesis known by any other names?
Yes. Arthrocentesis is also referred to as Arthrocenteses, Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular Joint, Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular Joints, Joint, Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Arthrocentesis sit in the medical classification?
Arthrocentesis falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E01.370.225.998.329.465, E02.800.550.310, E04.665.600.465). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000069237) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗