Thoracic Oncology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
ECOG performance status ECOG
A standardized scale (0-5) used to assess a cancer patient's functional status and ability to tolerate treatment.
visceral pleura
Inner layer of pleura that directly covers lung surface and is involved in pleural-based cancers and metastases.
visceral pleurectomy
Surgical removal of the visceral pleura covering the lung surface, typically performed for pleural malignancy or persist...
wedge biopsy
Surgical removal of a small, triangular portion of lung tissue for diagnostic purposes while preserving lung function.
wedge resection
A limited lung surgery that removes a small, wedge-shaped portion of lung tissue containing the tumor.