Late 19th century; earliest use found in John S. Billings (1838–1913). From pneumo- + -ectomy. Compare French pneumectomie, Italian pneumectomia, German Pneumektomie.
Definition of pneumectomy in US English:
pneumectomy
nounnjuːˈmɛktəmi
Pneumonectomy.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in John S. Billings (1838–1913). From pneumo- + -ectomy. Compare French pneumectomie, Italian pneumectomia, German Pneumektomie.