thoracotomy vs. thoracostomy
[thawr-uh-kot-uh-mee, thohr-]
/ ˌθɔr əˈkɒt ə mi, ˌθoʊr- /
noun
Surgery.
thoracotomies
plural
[thawr-uh-kos-tuh-mee, thohr-]
/ ˌθɔr əˈkɒs tə mi, ˌθoʊr- /
noun
Surgery.
thoracostomies
plural
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the construction of an artificial opening through the chest wall, usually for the drainage of fluid or the release of an abnormal accumulation of air.
-
the opening so constructed.
