English Explanatory Dictionary

chest tube

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

chest tube chest tubes
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