Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pneumonectomy
noun
/njuːˈməʊnɛktəmi/
Definition
A surgical procedure to remove a lung or a part of a lung.
Examples
- A pneumonectomy may be necessary if the cancer is localized in one lung.
- The recovery period after a pneumonectomy can be lengthy, requiring respiratory therapy.
Meaning
Pneumonectomy is typically performed to treat lung diseases, such as lung cancer, or severe lung infections that cannot be treated by other means.
Synonyms
- lung resection
- pulmonary resection
