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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用作名词 (n.)
Pneumothorax is the most common presentation of this disorder. 气胸是此类疾病最常见的症状。
Minimal pneumothorax and some reddish pleural effusion were found. 极少量气胸与些许红色肋膜积液被发现。
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[ˌnjuːmə'θɒræks]
