Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Thoracocentesis
Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: Surgical puncture of the chest to aspirate fluids or air
Combining form and definition: thorac/o, “chest, thorax”
Suffix and definition: -centesis, “surgical puncture”
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