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pneumotorax
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/pnɨwmuˈtɔɾaks/pneu·mo·to·rax
Definition
1A medical condition where air accumulates in the pleural space, causing partial or total collapse of the lung.
Usage examples
“The patient was diagnosed with pneumotorax after the trauma.”
“Pneumotorax requires urgent medical intervention.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
traumatic pneumotoraxspontaneous pneumotorax