Thoracotomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thoracotomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The surgical procedure of making an incision into the chest, normally as a first step to gain access to the thoracic organs, such as the heart, the lungs, and the esophagus.
Meaning
(surgery) The surgical procedure of making an incision into the chest, normally as a first step to gain access to the thoracic organs, such as the heart, the lungs, and the esophagus.
Word Forms
- thoracotomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thoracoscopy, thoracoplasty, minithoracotomy, thoracostomy, cardiotomy, tracheotomy.
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