Cardiopuncture

/ˈkɑrdiəˌpʌŋktʃər/ noun

A medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the heart to obtain tissue samples, drain fluid, or inject medication.

From Greek 'kardia' (heart) + Latin 'punctura' (pricking, piercing). This surgical term describes a direct interventional procedure.

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