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thoracenteses

tho·ra·cen·te·sis
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Transcription

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