bullectomy

== English == === Etymology === From bulla +‎ -ectomy. === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -ɛktəmi === Noun === bullectomy (plural bullectomies) (surgery) A procedure to remove one or more bullae, which are enlarged, damaged air sacs or air pockets in the lung parenchyma, typically larger than 1 cm in diameter. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====