Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the sac around the fetus is called:
A) arthrocentesis
B) arteriosclerosis
C) hysterectomy
D) laparotomy
E) amniocentesis

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The surgical puncture to remove fluid from the sac around the fetus is specifically called amniocentesis. Arthrocentesis is the surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid or obtain a sample for diagnostic purposes. Arteriosclerosis refers to the hardening and narrowing of the arteries. Hysterectomy is a surgical removal of the uterus. Laparotomy is the surgical incision into the abdominal cavity.

Surgical Puncture to Remove Fluid from the Sac Around the Fetus