‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; thorax + &unr_; pricking, from &unr_; to prick, stab. ] (Surg.) The operation of puncturing the chest wall so as to let out liquids contained in the cavity of the chest. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; thorax + &unr_; pricking, from &unr_; to prick, stab. ] (Surg.) The operation of puncturing the chest wall so as to let out liquids contained in the cavity of the chest. [ 1913 Webster ]