pleurectomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From pleura + -ectomy.
Meanings
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Removal of part of the pleura
Most patients (12 cases) underwent pleurectomy/decortication, six had extrapleural pneumonectomy.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pleurectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |