Meaning Of The Word Pneumothorax

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What's The Definition Of Pneumothorax?

pneumothorax in American English
the presence of air or gas in a pleural cavity, esp. as a result of perforation or rupture of the lung tissue
noun: the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity

pneumothorax in British English
noun: the abnormal presence of air between the lung and the wall of the chest (pleural cavity), resulting in collapse of the lung

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