pneumothorax

名詞

UK/ˌnjuː.məˈθɔː.ræks/
US/ˌnuː.məˈθɔr.æks/

定義 pneumothorax 名詞

  1. 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。