"chest tube" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chest tubes [plural]
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  1. (medicine) 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. Wikipedia link: chest tube Categories (topical): Medicine
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