bullectomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

bullectomy bullectomies

Etymology

From bulla + -ectomy.

Related words

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