thoracotomy

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Synonyms: thoracostomy, thoracectomy

Antonyms: thoracostomy, thoracectomy

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|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]].

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