centesis- root words — words with the centesis- root

The root centesis- comes from Greek kentesis, meaning puncture. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including amniocentesis. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the centesis- root

Explore words with centesis- — words containing the centesis- root and sharing its sense of "puncture". Examples include amniocentesis. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does centesis- mean?

The centesis- root means puncture, from Greek kentesis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.