Thoracentesis
Also called Draining lung fluid
PulmonologyRadiologySurgeryImportant
Insertion of a needle or catheter through the chest wall into the pleural space to drain fluid or air for diagnosis or therapeutic relief.
Korean
흉수천자
병적으로 축적된 흉막 삼출액을 배액하기 위해 흉막강에 바늘이나 카테터를 삽입하는 시술.
French
Thoracocentèse(Ponction pleurale)
Insertion d'une aiguille ou d'un cathéter à travers la paroi thoracique dans l'espace pleural pour drainer le liquide ou l'air à des fins diagnostiques ou thérapeutiques.
Word parts
thorac/oRoot(Greek) Chest, thorax-centesisSuffix(Greek) Surgical puncture to withdraw fluid