Akademik

pleurocentesis
SYN: thoracentesis. [pleuro- + G. kentesis, puncture]

* * *

(thoracentesis, thoracocentesis)
n.
the insertion of a hollow needle into the pleural cavity through the chest wall in order to withdraw fluid, blood, pus, or air.

* * *

pleu·ro·cen·te·sis (ploor″o-sen-teґsis) thoracentesis.

Medical dictionary. 2011.