thoracentesis

tho·ra·cen·te·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [thawr-uh-sen-tee-sis, thohr-]
- /ˌθɔr ə sɛnˈti sɪs, ˌθoʊr-/
- /θˌɔːreɪsəntˈiːsɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thawr-uh-sen-tee-sis, thohr-]
- /ˌθɔr ə sɛnˈti sɪs, ˌθoʊr-/

Definitions of thoracentesis word

noun plural thoracentesis insertion of a hollow needle or similar instrument into the pleural cavity of the chest in order to drain pleural fluid. 1
noun thoracentesis the surgical puncture of the pleural cavity using a hollow needle, in order to withdraw fluid, drain blood, etc 0

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Origin of thoracentesis

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; thora(c)- + centesis

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Parts of speech for Thoracentesis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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thoracentesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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