Pericardiocentesis is surgical puncture of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart, to remove fluid. When fluid accumulation in the pericardium interferes with the function of the heart, the condition is known as a cardiac tamponade.
The removal of fluid from the pericardial sac is pericardiocentesis.
Venipuncture is the medical term meaning surgical puncture of a vein. It's a very common medical, not surgical, procedure. It describes the procedure used to take a blood sample, typically from the antecubital (front of elbow) space.
Craniostomy.
Uterine perforation is used for accidental puncture of the uterus. Hysterocentesis is the medical term meaning surgical puncture of the uterus.
Bronchocentesis is the medical term meaning surgical puncture of the bronchus. Broncho- refers to the bronchus, and -centesis to surgical puncture.
Cardiac auscultation is the medical term meaning listening to the heart.
Ovariocentesis
Myocardial infarction is the medical term meaning damage to the heart muscle.
The medical term for surgical puncture of the spine is "lumbar puncture" or "spinal tap." This procedure involves inserting a needle into the spinal canal to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Fibrillation is the medical term meaning rapid uncoordinated shuddering of the heart.
Situs inversus is the medical term meaning reversal of the normal position of the heart.
Cardiopathy is the general term meaning any disease of the heart.
Laryngocentesis is the medical term meaning surgical puncture of the larynx.