pneumonolysis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The separation of an adherent lung from the pleura, to permit collapse of the lung. It was formerly used to treat tuberculosis.

Word forms

pneumonolysis

Etymology

From pneumono- + -lysis.

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