pneumothorax
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pneumothorax Definition
(n)
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
)
pneumothorax Synonyms
pneumothorax
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