pneumatocele (Meaning)

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pneumatocele (n.)

A distention of the scrotum by air; also, hernia of the lungs.

Synonyms & Antonyms of pneumatocele

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pneumatocele Sentence Examples

  1. The infant was diagnosed with a pneumatocele following a pulmonary infection.
  2. The pneumatocele developed as a result of overinflated alveoli.
  3. It appeared as a thin-walled, air-filled cyst on the X-ray.
  4. The pneumatocele caused the child's respiratory distress and tachypnea.
  5. The doctor monitored the pneumatocele closely to assess its progression.
  6. In most cases, pneumatoceles resolve spontaneously within a few weeks.
  7. However, in severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary.
  8. The pneumatocele enlarged rapidly, compressing the surrounding lung tissue.
  9. The patient experienced chest pain, cough, and shortness of breath due to the pneumatocele.
  10. The formation of a pneumatocele is a potential complication of mechanical ventilation.

FAQs About the word pneumatocele

A distention of the scrotum by air; also, hernia of the lungs.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The infant was diagnosed with a pneumatocele following a pulmonary infection.

The pneumatocele developed as a result of overinflated alveoli.

It appeared as a thin-walled, air-filled cyst on the X-ray.

The pneumatocele caused the child's respiratory distress and tachypnea.