noun
thoracentesis; pleural tap
Medical procedure to remove fluid from the pleural cavity.
胸腔穿刺は胸水の検査や治療のために行われる。
Thoracentesis is performed for examination or treatment of pleural effusion.
Compound of 胸腔 (kyōkō, 'thoracic cavity') + 穿刺 (senshi, 'puncture').