Synonyms of pneumothorax

Noun


1. pneumothorax, abnormality, abnormalcy

usage: 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)

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Definition and meaning of pneumothorax (Dictionary)