| 释义 |
bullectomy bul·lec·to·my (bul-ek'tō-mē), Resection of a bulla; helpful in treating some forms of bullous emphysema, in which giant bullae compress functioning lung tissue.bul·lec·to·my (bul-ek'tŏ-mē) Resection of a bulla; helpful in treating some forms of bullous emphysema, in which giant bullae compress functioning lung tissue. bullectomy (bul-ek'to-me) [ bulla + -ectomy] Surgical removal of a giant bulla from an emphysematous lung to allow the remaining normal lung tissue to expand and contract more effectively during respiration. It is used in selected circumstances as a treatment for severe chronic obstructive lung disease. Synonym: blebectomy |