thoracotomies

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A form of thoracotomy — 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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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of thoracotomy

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Anagrams

thoracotomise
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