Pleurotomic

Meaning of the word

The word “pleurotomic” is an adjective that refers to something related to the pleurotome, which is a surgical instrument used to open the pleura, a membrane that coat the lungs.

Origin of the word

The word “pleurotomic” originates in the Greek “Pleurá” (pleura) and “Tomé” (cut), indicating the action of cutting the pleura.

Word adverbs

There are no specific adverbs related to the word “pleurotomic”.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “pleurotomic”.

Synonyms of the word

– Pleurotomal
– Pleurotomyan

Word Definitions

– Concerning the pleurotome, a surgical instrument used to open the pleura.

Phrases that the word applies

– The doctor used the pleurotome to perform surgery in the patient’s lungs.
– The pleurotome is an essential instrument in thoracotomy procedures.

Examples of the word in text

– The surgeon skillfully handled the pleurotome during the operation.
– The pleurotome is an indispensable tool for performing thoracic surgery.

Rhymes with the word

– Anatomicomic
– Pneumotomic
– Tracheotomic

Anagrams with the word

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