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Sternotomy

Definition:

Sternotomy refers to the surgical procedure of splitting or cutting the sternum (breastbone) to gain access to the thoracic cavity.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

• Medical: The act of dividing the sternum during surgical operations to access the chest cavity.

Usages:

Popular:

1. The surgeon performed a sternotomy on the patient to repair a heart defect.
2. Sternotomy is a common procedure used in open-heart surgeries.

Local:

1. He underwent sternotomy to undergo a lung transplantation.
2. Sternotomy is an integral part of many complex cardiac surgeries.

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