thoracenteses
plural of thoracentesis
Source: Wiktionary
Tho`ra*cen*te"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Surg.)
Definition: 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 Edition
21 April 2025
(noun) a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
