thoracotomy

Noun

A surgical operation in which the chest is cut open to operate on the lungs or heart.

ریشه

From 'thorax' + '-otomy' (from Ancient Greek 'τομή' (tomē, “cutting”)).

مثال

• The patient underwent a thoracotomy to remove a tumor.
• Thoracotomy is a major surgical procedure.
• The surgeon performed a thoracotomy to repair the damaged heart valve.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Undergo a thoracotomy Perform a thoracotomy Thoracotomy procedure Thoracotomy surgery