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thoracotomy

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noun

Say it like: Tho-rac-oto-mee

The correct spelling is 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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  1. 1.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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