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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

thoracotomy

/θɒrəkɒtəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does thoracotomy mean?

noun

A surgical incision into the chest cavity, typically to access the heart or lungs.

Example

"The thoracotomy was a complex procedure that required great skill and precision."

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