"thoracostomy" meaning in English

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  "etymology_text": "From thoraco- + -stomy.",
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        "Incision into the chest wall, with maintenance of the opening for drainage."
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        "Incision into the chest wall, with maintenance of the opening for drainage."
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  "word": "thoracostomy"
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