/ sɛnˈti siz/. Surgery. a puncture or perforation. a puncture into a body cavity, usually to remove fluid.

What does the medical term Cardi O mean?

Cardio- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “heart.” It is used in many medical and scientific terms.

What does the suffix Porosis mean?

Osteoporosis is a condition of decreased bone mass. The term “porosis” means porous, which describes the appearance of osteoporosis bones were they to be broken in half and the inside examined.