noun
cardiocentesis; cardiac puncture
Medical procedure involving puncture of the heart, typically for aspiration or diagnosis.
心臓穿刺は心タンポナーデの緊急処置として行われることがある。
Cardiocentesis is sometimes performed as an emergency treatment for cardiac tamponade.
Compound of 心臓 (heart) + 穿刺 (puncture, centesis).