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thoracentesis <pl thoracenteses> [ˌθɔːrəsenˈtiːsɪs] N

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Ultrasound is useful for image-guided interventions such as biopsies and drainages such as thoracentesis. en.wikipedia.org

For pleural fluid, this is done by thoracentesis or tube thoracostomy (chest tube); for ascites, with paracentesis or ascitic drain; and for pericardial effusion with pericardiocentesis. en.wikipedia.org

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