Chest tube

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.NounAlso known as chest drain, thoracic catheter, tube thoracostomy, or intercostal drain. A tube inserted into the chest with the purpose of allowing the removal of air or fluid from the pleural cavity.

Synonyms

trache thoracentesis thoracostomy pleural tap trach eartube intubation eustachian catheter toracentesis tracheotomy thoracocentesis extubation

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