Which condition of excess fluid is analyzed by thoracentesis?
A) ascites
B) hydrocephalus
C) hyperhidrosis
D) pleural effusion

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Thoracentesis is a medical procedure that involves removing excess fluid from the pleural space, the area between the lungs and the chest wall. This excess fluid accumulation in the pleural space is known as pleural effusion. Therefore, thoracentesis is used to analyze and diagnose pleural effusion. Options A, B, and C are unrelated to pleural effusion and are not analyzed through thoracentesis.

Which Condition of Excess Fluid Is Analyzed by Thoracentesis