Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pleurocentesis
noun
/ˌplʊərəʊsənˈtiːsɪs/
Definition
A medical procedure used to remove fluid from the pleural space (the area between the lungs and the chest wall).
Examples
- The doctor performed a pleurocentesis to analyze the fluid for infection.
- Patients with lung cancer may undergo pleurocentesis to alleviate breathing difficulties caused by fluid accumulation.
Meaning
Pleurocentesis is often performed to diagnose or treat conditions that cause fluid buildup in the pleural cavity, such as pleuritis or pneumonia.
Synonyms
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural tap
- Chest drain procedure
