What is another word for Thoracotomy?
Pronunciation: [θˌɔːɹɐkˈɒtəmɪ] (IPA) 
Thoracotomy is a surgical procedure that involves making a cut in the chest wall to access the organs inside the chest cavity. There are several synonyms for this word, including thoracostomy, thoracocentesis, and thoracolysis. Thoracostomy refers to the insertion of a tube through the chest wall to drain fluid or air from the chest cavity. Thoracocentesis is the removal of fluid from the chest cavity using a needle inserted through the chest wall. Thoracolysis is the release of adhesions that are causing the organs in the chest to stick together. All of these terms relate to surgical procedures that involve the chest cavity and may be used interchangeably with thoracotomy.
