thoracentesis
/ˌθɔrəsɛnˈtisɪs/
noun
- A medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the chest cavity to remove fluid or air for testing or relief.
- The lab analyzed the fluid obtained from the thoracentesis.
- The doctor performed a thoracentesis to drain the fluid from the patient's lung.
- After the thoracentesis, the patient felt much less pressure in their chest.