Thoracentesis is a medical procedure in which fluid is removed from the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall using a needle or catheter. It is performed to diagnose or relieve pleural effusion or infection. The term emphasizes chest (thorax) puncture and fluid withdrawal, and it is used in clinical contexts, research, and documentation.
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