EXPLORATOR CHEST
\ɛksplˈɔːɹe͡ɪtə t͡ʃˈɛst], \ɛksplˈɔːɹeɪtə tʃˈɛst], \ɛ_k_s_p_l_ˈɔː_ɹ_eɪ_t_ə tʃ_ˈɛ_s_t]\
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An instrument, proposed by Dr. B. Babington for exploring the chest in cases of empyema. It consists of a needle, contained in the smallest sized canula. This is passed between the ribs into the chest. The needle is then withdrawn, and the escape of fluid indicates the nature of the case.
By Robley Dunglison
