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Thoracentesis
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What's The Definition Of Thoracentesis?Synonyms | Synonyms for Thoracentesis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Thoracentesis: See Also | Thoracentesis In Webster's Dictionary \Tho`ra*cen*te"sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? thorax + ?
pricking, from ? to prick, stab.] (Surg.)
The operation of puncturing the chest wall so as to let out
liquids contained in the cavity of the chest.
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