C15392Level 7

Thoracentesis

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** The removal of excess fluid via needle puncture from the thoracic cavity.

**Synonyms:** - Chest Aspiration - Pleural Cavity Tap - Pleural Tap - Pleurocentesis - Puncture of Pleural Cavity for Aspiration - THORACENTESIS - Thoracic Paracentesis - thoracentesis

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