PNEUMOTHORAX
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Pneumothorax.
Pneumothorax - as a noun
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 Sentences
"The patient suffered from a tension pneumothorax after a car accident."
"The doctor used a chest tube to treat the pneumothorax."
"A spontaneous pneumothorax can occur in people with lung diseases."
"He experienced severe chest pain due to a pneumothorax."
"The pneumothorax was causing difficulty in breathing."
Word Game Points
Is PNEUMOTHORAX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pneumothorax is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PNEUMOTHORAX has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.
Is PNEUMOTHORAX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pneumothorax is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPNEUMOTHORAX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.
Is PNEUMOTHORAX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pneumothorax is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPNEUMOTHORAX has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.
