pneumotorax
nounmasculinetécnico/pnɨwmuˈtɔɾaks/low
pneu·mo·to·rax
Definition
A medical condition where air accumulates in the pleural space, causing partial or total collapse of the lung.
The patient was diagnosed with pneumotorax after the trauma.
Pneumotorax requires urgent medical intervention.
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Common collocations
traumatic pneumotoraxspontaneous pneumotorax
Etymology
Do grego 'pneumo-' (relativo ao ar) + 'thorax' (caixa torácica).