The Term Thoracotomy Is Defined as

question 92

Multiple Choice

The term thoracotomy is defined as

• A)incision into the trachea.
• B)incision into the chest cavity.
• C)surgical repair of the chest cavity.
• D)creation of an artificial opening in the chest cavity.

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Definitions:

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