Bullectomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bullectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) A procedure to remove one or more bullae, which are enlarged, damaged air sacs or air pockets in the lung parenchyma, typically larger than 1 cm in diameter.
Meaning
(surgery) A procedure to remove one or more bullae, which are enlarged, damaged air sacs or air pockets in the lung parenchyma, typically larger than 1 cm in diameter.
Word Forms
- bullectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bullostomy, bursectomy, pulmonectomy, lobectomy, blebectomy, bilobectomy.
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