Transthoracotomy definitions

transthoracotomy

<procedure> A surgical procedure carried out through an incision into the chest wall. ... Origin: trans-+ thorax + G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973

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transthoracotomy

Type: Term Pronunciation: trans′thōr-ă-kot′ŏ-mē Definitions: 1. A surgical procedure carried out through an incision in the chest wall.
Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=93400

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