Thoracic Oncology Glossary
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thoracotomy
A surgical incision through the chest wall to access thoracic organs, commonly used for lung cancer resection.
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100 terms total — 0 showing — Last updated 26 Oct 2026
A surgical incision through the chest wall to access thoracic organs, commonly used for lung cancer resection.
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