pneumatocele Synonyms
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pneumatocele Meaning
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pneumatocele (n.)
A distention of the scrotum by air; also, hernia of the lungs.
pneumatocele Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The doctor monitored the pneumatocele closely to assess its progression.
- In most cases, pneumatoceles resolve spontaneously within a few weeks.
- However, in severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary.
- The pneumatocele enlarged rapidly, compressing the surrounding lung tissue.
- The patient experienced chest pain, cough, and shortness of breath due to the pneumatocele.
- 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.
