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Thoracoplasty

Medical Definition: Surgical removal of ribs, allowing the chest wall to move inward and collapse a diseased lung. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Guide Notes: do not use /util except by MeSH definition

Thoracoplasty Medical Definitions and Terms

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