Pneumonectomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pneumonectomy is a noun meaning The surgical removal of all or part of a lung.
Meaning
The surgical removal of all or part of a lung.
Example Sentences
Evarts Graham [...] pioneered the pneumonectomy (the resection of the lung to remove tumors).
Word Forms
- pneumonectomies
Synonyms for pneumonectomy
Depending on context, synonyms include pneumectomy, pneumotomy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include empyema, pneumoresection, pneumectomy, pulmonectomy, pleuropneumonectomy, pneumonotomy.
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