chest tube en · NOUN
Meanings
- Also 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chest tubes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fr drainage pleural (Translations)