English Explanatory Dictionary

spontaneous pneumothorax

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pulmonary condition resulting in the collection of air within the chest, which occurs absent traumatic injury. Spontaneous Pneumothorax are considered a medical emergency, generally requiring assistive radiographic evaluation to determine the extent of lung collapse, as well as determine the most appropriate course of emergency medical treatment for the patient. Abbreviated as SP.

Word forms

spontaneous pneumothorax spontaneous pneumothoraces

Related words

primary spontaneous pneumothorax secondary pneumothorax artificial pneumothorax
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