Pneumothorax – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
pneumothorax
n.
air in the pleural cavity, air in the chest cavity (Medicine)
Pneumothorax
A
pneumothorax ( +
thorax; plural
pneumothoraces) is an abnormal collection of air or gas in the
pleural space that causes an uncoupling of the
lung from the
chest wall. Like
pleural effusion (liquid buildup in that space), pneumothorax may interfere with normal
breathing. It is often called
collapsed lung, although that term may also refer to
atelectasis.
pneumothorax
Noun
1. abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous (due to injury to the chest) or induced (as a treatment for tuberculosis)
(hypernym) abnormality, abnormalcy, abnormal condition
Pneumothorax (der)
nm.
pneumothorax, air in the pleural cavity, air in the chest cavity (Medicine)
pneumothorax
nm.
pneumothorax, air in the pleural cavity, air in the chest cavity (Medicine)
