Thoracocentesis Health Dictionary

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Thoracocentesis: From 2 Different Sources

The withdrawal of ?uid from the pleural cavity. (See ASPIRATION.)
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Pleurocentesis

(thoracentesis, thoracocentesis) n. the insertion of a hollow needle into the *pleural cavity through the chest wall in order to withdraw fluid, blood, pus, or air.... pleurocentesis

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