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thoracocentesis

Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Same as thoracentesis.

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  • noun Thoracentesis.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun removal of fluid from the chest by centesis for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes

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Examples

  • Even though she was unable to perform any of her skills, she walked me through how she would do a thoracocentesis on the dog right before I performed the procedure.

    The Albert Lea Tribune Staff 2010

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