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THORACENTESES
Noun
thoracenteses
plural of thoracentesis
Source: Wiktionary
THORACENTESIS
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
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