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thoracentesis: Meaning and Definition of
tho•ra•cen•te•sis
Pronunciation: (thôr"u-sen-tē'sis, thōr"-), [key]
— pl. -ses
- insertion of a hollow needle or similar instrument into the pleural cavity of the chest in order to drain pleural fluid.
See also:
- thoracentesis (Thesaurus)
