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Definition of Thoracentesis

1. Noun. Removal of fluid from the chest by centesis for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Definition of Thoracentesis

1. n. The operation of puncturing the chest wall so as to let out liquids contained in the cavity of the chest.

Definition of Thoracentesis

1. Noun. (surgery) A medical procedure involving needle drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space. ¹

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Medical Definition of Thoracentesis

1. A medical procedure that involves the removal of fluid from the chest cavity using a hollow bore needle. Thoracentesis is performed for therapeutic reasons when drawing off large volumes of fluid and for diagnostic reasons (to analyse the fluid). (27 Sep 1997)

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