Which of the following terms means removal of a portion of a lung?
A)Lobectomy
B)Thoracotomy
C)Bronchiectomy
D)Pneumonectomy
E)Tracheotomy

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Lobectomy means the surgical removal of a lobe of the lung. Thoracotomy is a surgical incision into the chest wall, Bronchiectomy is the surgical removal of a bronchus, Pneumonectomy is the surgical removal of an entire lung, and Tracheotomy is a surgical incision into the trachea.

Which of the Following Terms Means Removal of a Portion