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Definition of Thoracocentesis

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

Definition of Thoracocentesis

1. Noun. Thoracentesis. ¹

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Medical Definition of Thoracocentesis

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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