Thoracentesis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thoracentesis is a noun meaning (surgery) A medical procedure involving needle drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space.
Meaning
(surgery) A medical procedure involving needle drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space.
Word Forms
- thoracenteses
Synonyms for thoracentesis
Depending on context, synonyms include pleuracentesis, thoracocentesis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include toracentesis, thoracocentesis, pleuracentesis, pleurocentesis, paracentesis, thoracoplasty.
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