thoracentesis

/thawr-uh-sen-tee-sis, thohr-/US // ˌθɔr ə sɛnˈti sɪs, ˌθoʊr- //UK // (ˌθɔːrəsɛnˈtiːsɪs) //

胸腔穿刺术,胸腔穿刺,胸腔镜检查,胸腔穿刺手术

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plural tho·ra·cen·te·ses [thawr-uh-sen-tee-seez, thohr-]. /ˌθɔr ə sɛnˈti siz, ˌθoʊr-/.
- : insertion of a hollow needle or similar instrument into the pleural cavity of the chest in order to drain pleural fluid.