thoracentesis
[ thawr-uh-sen-tee-sis, thohr- ]
/ ˌθɔr ə sɛnˈti sɪs, ˌθoʊr- /
noun, plural tho·ra·cen·te·ses [thawr-uh-sen-tee-seez, thohr-] /ˌθɔr ə sɛnˈti siz, ˌθoʊr-/.
insertion of a hollow needle or similar instrument into the pleural cavity of the chest in order to drain pleural fluid.
Words nearby thoracentesis
thong leather,
thor,
thorac-,
thoracalgia,
thoracectomy,
thoracentesis,
thoracic,
thoracic artery,
thoracic cage,
thoracic cardiac nerve,
thoracic cavity
British Dictionary definitions for thoracentesis
thoracentesis
thoracocentesis (ˌθɔːrəkəʊsɛnˈtiːsɪs)
/ (ˌθɔːrəsɛnˈtiːsɪs) /
noun
med
the surgical puncture of the pleural cavity using a hollow needle, in order to withdraw fluid, drain blood, etc
Also called: pleurocentesis
Medical definitions for thoracentesis
thoracentesis
[ thôr′ə-sĕn-tē′sĭs ]
n.
Paracentesis of the pleural cavity.
pleurocentesis thoracocentesis