pneumothorax
noun
UK/ˌnjuː.məˈθɔː.ræks/
US/ˌnuː.məˈθɔr.æks/
Definitions of pneumothorax noun
- Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)medical(醫學)
A medical condition characterized by the presence of air or gas in the pleural space, the area between the pleura and the lungs, which can cause a lung to collapse.
氣胸
Spontaneous pneumothorax often occurs in individuals without any apparent underlying lung disease.
自發性氣胸通常發生在沒有任何明顯潛在肺部疾病的個體中。
Traumatic pneumothorax can result from a chest injury or penetrating wound.
創傷性氣胸可能由胸部損傷或穿透性傷口引起。
Medical professionals use X-ray imaging to diagnose a pneumothorax.
醫療專業人員使用X光影像來診斷氣胸。