Pleurectomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pleurectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) Removal of part of the pleura.
Meaning
(surgery) Removal of part of the pleura.
Example Sentences
Most patients (12 cases) underwent pleurectomy/decortication, six had extrapleural pneumonectomy.
Word Forms
- pleurectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pleurotomy, pleuropneumonectomy, pneumoresection, pylorectomy, pneumonectomy, pleurodesis.
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