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thoracoplasty

tho·ra·co·plas·ty
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [thawr-uh-koh-plas-tee, thohr-]
    • /ˈθɔr ə koʊˌplæs ti, ˈθoʊr-/
    • /θˈɔːrəkˌɒpləsti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thawr-uh-koh-plas-tee, thohr-]
    • /ˈθɔr ə koʊˌplæs ti, ˈθoʊr-/

Definitions of thoracoplasty word

  • noun plural thoracoplasty the operation removing selected portions of the ribs to collapse part of the underlying lung or an abnormal pleural space, usually in the treatment of tuberculosis. 1
  • noun thoracoplasty plastic surgery of the thorax 0
  • noun thoracoplasty surgical removal of several ribs or a part of them to permit the collapse of a diseased lung, used in cases of pulmonary tuberculosis and bronchiectasis 0
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Origin of thoracoplasty

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; thoraco- + -plasty

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thoracoplasty popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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