Definitions for thoracentesis
tho·ra·cen·te·sis

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1. thoracocentesis, thoracentesisnoun

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

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1. thoracentesisnoun

   A medical procedure involving needle drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space.

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1. thoracentesis

   Thoracentesis is a medical procedure in which a needle or a tube is inserted into the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall to remove fluid or air for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. This procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia and can help diagnose conditions such as lung cancer, tuberculosis, pneumonia, or pleural effusions.

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1. Thoracentesisnoun

   the operation of puncturing the chest wall so as to let out liquids contained in the cavity of the chest

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1. Thoracentesis

   Thoracentesis, also known as thoracocentesis or pleural tap, is an invasive procedure to remove fluid or air from the pleural space for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. A cannula, or hollow needle, is carefully introduced into the thorax, generally after administration of local anesthesia. The procedure was first described in 1852. The recommended location varies depending upon the source. It is critical that the patient hold his or her breath to avoid piercing of the lung. Some sources recommend the midaxillary line, in the sixth, seventh, or eighth intercostal space. Whenever possible, the procedure should be performed under ultrasound guidance, which has shown to reduce complications.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of thoracentesis in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of thoracentesis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Thoracentesis
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thoracentesis
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=thoracentesis
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
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