| thoracentesis |
thoracocentesis: removal of fluid from the chest by centesis for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
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| thoracentesis |
Removal of fluid from the pleural cavity through a needle inserted between the ribs.
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| thoracentesis |
When fluid has been identified in the lungs, the doctor inserts a needle into the lungs to withdraw a fluid sample for examination. This procedure may also be done to remove fluid if it's causing breathing difficulty.
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| thoracentesis |
A medical procedure that involves the removal of fluid from the chest cavity using a hollow bore needle.
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| thoracentesis |
A procedure that removes fluid from the lung by inserting a needle into the chest.
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