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thoracentesis

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thoracentesis [ˌθɔːrəsɛnˈtiːsɪs], thoracocentesis [ˌθɔːrəkəʊsɛnˈtiːsɪs]
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(Medicine) Med the surgical puncture of the pleural cavity using a hollow needle, in order to withdraw fluid, drain blood, etc. Also called pleurocentesis
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Noun1.thoracentesis - removal of fluid from the chest by centesis for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
thoracocentesis
centesis - (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid


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