pneumothorax

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/ˈnjuː.məʊˌθɔ.ɹæks/

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/ˈnjuː.məʊˌθɔ.ɹæks/ · /ˈnju.moʊˌθɔ.ɹæks/

Definition of pneumothorax

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(uncountable, usually)Presence of air inside the pleural cavity, usually caused by injury either to the lung or the chest wall.

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From pneumo- + thorax.

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