Definitions for Pneumothorax
ˌnu məˈθɔr æks, -ˈθoʊr-, ˌnyu-pneu·moth·o·rax

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1. pneumothoraxnoun

   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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1. pneumothoraxnoun

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

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1. Pneumothoraxnoun

   a condition in which air or other gas is present in the cavity of the chest; -- called also pneumatothorax

2. Etymology: [Gr. air + E. thorax.]

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1. Pneumothorax

   A pneumothorax is an abnormal collection of air or gas in the pleural space that separates the lung from the chest wall and which may interfere with normal breathing. A primary pneumothorax is one that occurs without an apparent cause and in the absence of significant lung disease, while a secondary pneumothorax occurs in the presence of existing lung pathology. Occasionally, the amount of air in the chest increases markedly when a one-way valve is formed by an area of damaged tissue, leading to a tension pneumothorax. This condition is a medical emergency that can cause steadily worsening oxygen shortage and low blood pressure. Unless reversed by effective treatment, these sequelae can progress and cause death. Pneumothoraces can be caused by physical trauma to the chest, or as a complication of medical or surgical intervention. Symptoms typically include chest pain and shortness of breath. Diagnosis of a pneumothorax by physical examination alone can be difficult or inconclusive, so a chest X-ray or computed tomography scan is usually used to confirm its presence. Small spontaneous pneumothoraces typically resolve without treatment and require only monitoring. This approach may be most appropriate in subjects who have no significant underlying lung disease. In larger pneumothoraces, or when there are marked symptoms, the air may be extracted with a syringe or a chest tube connected to a one-way valve system. Occasionally, surgical interventions are required when tube drainage is unsuccessful, or as a preventive measure, if there have been repeated episodes. The surgical treatments usually involve pleurodesis or pleurectomy.

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1. Pneumothorax

   An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural space, which may occur spontaneously or as a result of trauma or a pathological process, or be introduced deliberately ( = PNEUMOTHORAX, ARTIFICIAL). (Dorland, 27th ed)

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   The numerical value of Pneumothorax in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

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   The numerical value of Pneumothorax in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Pneumothorax
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pneumothorax
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pneumothorax
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Pneumothorax