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Definition of Pneumothorax

1. Noun. 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).

Definition of Pneumothorax

1. n. A condition in which air or other gas is present in the cavity of the chest; -- called also pneumatothorax.

Definition of Pneumothorax

1. Noun. (medicine) Presence of air inside the pleural cavity, usually caused by injury either to the lung or the chest wall. ¹

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Definition of Pneumothorax

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Medical Definition of Pneumothorax

1. A collapse of the lung due to an abrupt change in the intrapleural pressure within the chest cavity. This may be due to lung or chest penetration (trauma). May also occur spontaneously (lung rupture). Symptoms include shortness of breath and severe, one-sided (affected side) chest pain on inhalation. (27 Sep 1997)

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