thoracocentesis
noun
- Definition
- removal of fluid from the chest by centesis for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'thoracocentesis'.
- Synonyms
- thoracentesis
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
6
Consonants
9
Length
15