Which is a surgical procedure that removes one entire lung?

A) pneumonectomy
B) thoracotomy
C) lobectomy
D) tracheostomy


A
Explanation: A) Correct!
B) This is an incision into the thoracic cavity.
C) This removes just one lobe of a lung.
D) This is a permanent opening in the trachea.

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