Translate the medical term ovariocentesis as literally as possible.

A. "Ovary puncture" surgical puncture of an ovary
B. "Ovary cyst" ovarian cyst
C. "Ovary discharge" discharge from the ovary
D. "Ovary pregnancy" ectopic pregnancy in an ovary
E. "Ovary binding" binding of an ovary (usually to the fallopian tube)


Answer: A

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