noun, 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.
noun
- med the surgical puncture of the pleural cavity using a hollow needle, in order to withdraw fluid, drain blood, etcAlso called: pleurocentesis
n.
- Paracentesis of the pleural cavity.pleurocentesis thoracocentesis