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thoracentesis

DEFINITIONS OF: thoracentesis

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n removal of fluid from the chest by centesis for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes

Synonyms:
thoracocentesis
Type of:
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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