bullectomy

English

Etymology

From bulla +‎ -ectomy.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛktəmi

Noun

bullectomy (plural bullectomies)

  1. (surgery) A procedure to remove one or more bullae, which are enlarged, damaged air sacs or air pockets in the lung parenchyma, typically larger than 1 cm in diameter.

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