bullectomy

noun

bullectomy

noun

Etymology From bulla + -ectomy.

Medicine, Sciences, Surgery A procedure to remove one or more bullae, which are enlarged, damaged air sacs or air pockets in the lung parenchyma, typically larger than 1 cm in diameter.

Related terms: bullostomy

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