穿刺
chuān
cì

Definitions

  1. 1. medical puncture to extract bodily fluid (a tap)
  2. 2. body piercing
  3. 3. puncture

Components

  • 穿 chuān – to wear
  • 刺 cì – thorn

Related Words

  • 羊水穿刺 yáng shuǐ chuān cì – amniocentesis (used in Taiwan)
  • 羊膜穿刺术 yáng mó chuān cì shù – amniocentesis
  • 穿刺术 chuān cì shù – centesis