/ Dictionary / Index C centesis: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: cen•te•sis Pronunciation: (sen-tē'sis), [key] — pl. -ses a puncture or perforation. a puncture into a body cavity, usually to remove fluid. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: centesis (Thesaurus) centesimo centi- Related Content Daily Word Quiz: deleterious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language