Thoracentesis
Pronunciation : Tho`ra*cen*te"sis
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., fr. Gr. (Surg.)
Definition : Defn: The operation of puncturing the chest wall so as to let out liquids contained in the cavity of the chest.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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