Pneumothorax

Pronunciation: /ˈnumoʊˈθɔɹæks/

Pneumothorax (noun)

  1. A medical condition where air collects between the lung and chest wall, stopping the lung from expanding properly.
  2. A type of chest problem that can cause sudden breathing difficulty and chest pain when air enters the space around the lung.

Examples

  • Pneumothorax happens when air enters the space around the lung.
  • The doctor checks for pneumothorax when the lung collapses.