Question

which term means \surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint\?
amniocentesis
arthrolysis
arthroscopy
arthrocentesis

Explanation:

Amniocentesis is for sampling amniotic fluid, not joint - fluid. Arthrolysis is the release of a joint. Arthroscopy is an endoscopic examination of a joint. Arthrocentesis is the surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint.

Answer:

D. arthrocentesis