Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thawr-uh-sen-tee-sis, thohr-]
- /ˌθɔr ə sɛnˈti sɪs, ˌθoʊr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [thawr-uh-sen-tee-sis, thohr-]
- /ˌθɔr ə sɛnˈti sɪs, ˌθoʊr-/
Definition of thoracenteses word
- noun plural thoracenteses insertion of a hollow needle or similar instrument into the pleural cavity of the chest in order to drain pleural fluid. 1
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Origin of thoracenteses
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 Thoracenteses
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
thoracenteses 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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