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Definition of Thoracotomy

1. Noun. Surgical incision into the chest walls opening up the pleural cavity.

Definition of Thoracotomy

1. n. The operation of opening the pleural cavity by incision.

Definition of Thoracotomy

1. Noun. (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. ¹

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Definition of Thoracotomy

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Medical Definition of Thoracotomy

1. A surgical procedure where an incision is made opening the chest cavity. (27 Sep 1997)

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