pneumothorax
noun /,numə'θoʊræks/
- Definition
- 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)
- Example
- The word 'pneumothorax' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
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Length
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