thoracentesis
Tho`ra*cen*te"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Surg.) Defn: The operation of puncturing the chest wall so as to let out liquids contained in the cavity of the chest.
Tho`ra*cen*te"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Surg.) Defn: The operation of puncturing the chest wall so as to let out liquids contained in the cavity of the chest.