aeroporotomy
|aero-po-ro-to-my|
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/ˌɛəroʊpɔːˈrɒtəmi/
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/ˌɛərəʊpɔːˈrɒtəmi/
surgical air incision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeroporotomy' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'poros' meaning 'passage' combined with '-tomy' meaning 'cutting'.
Historical Evolution
'aeroporotomy' was derived from the Greek terms 'aero-' and 'poros', and eventually became the modern English word 'aeroporotomy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'cutting into an air passage', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a surgical procedure involving the incision into an air-filled cavity, typically to relieve pressure or remove air.
The doctor performed an aeroporotomy to relieve the patient's pneumothorax.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 13:21