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thoracotomy Definition and Meaning in English (thoracotomy definition)

noun
Synonyms:chest incisionthoracic incision
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Thoracotomy definition: Thoracotomy is a major surgical procedure involving an incision into the chest wall to access the organs inside the thoracic cavity, such as the heart, lungs, or esophagus.

Definitions of Thoracotomy

  1. 1noun(formal)

    Thoracotomy is a major surgical procedure involving an incision into the chest wall to access the organs inside the thoracic cavity, such as the heart, lungs, or esophagus.

Example Sentences

medical

“The patient underwent a thoracotomy to remove a tumor from the lung.”

Synonyms

chest incisionthoracic incision

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Thoracotomy definition: Thoracotomy is a major surgical procedure involving an incision into the chest wall to access the organs inside the thoracic cavity, such as the heart, lungs, or esophagus.
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'Thoracotomy' translates to 'thoracotomy' in English. Thoracotomy definition: Thoracotomy is a major surgical procedure involving an incision into the chest wall to access the organs inside the thoracic cavity, such as the heart, lungs, or esophagus.
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