thoracentesis Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun removal of fluid from the chest by centesis for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
thoracocentesis.
WordNet
Tho`ra*cen*te"sis noun
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. thorax + pricking, from to prick, stab.Definitions
(Surg.) The operation of puncturing the chest wall so as to let out liquids contained in the cavity of the chest.