Definition of Bullectomy

1. Noun. (context: surgery) A surgical procedure whereby small portions of the lung, called bulla, are removed. Bulla are large areas (> 1 cm in diameter) in the lung filled with oxygen-depleted air. ¹

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Medical Definition of Bullectomy

1. Resection of a bulla; helpful in treating some forms of bullous emphysema, in which giant bullae compress functioning lung tissue. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bullectomy

bulldogging
bulldoggings
bulldogs
bulldoze
bulldozed
bulldozer
bulldozered
bulldozers
bulldozes
bulldozing
bulldust
bulldusts
bulldykes
bullectomies
bullectomy (current term)
bulled
bullen-bullen
bullen-nail
bullen-nails
buller
bullered
bullering
bullers
bullet
bullet-headed
bullet-pointed
bullet-proof
bullet ant
bullet ants

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