How to Pronounce "hemothorax"
word
ˌhiːmoʊˈθɔːræks
hee-moh-THAW-raks
ˌhiːməʊˈθɔːræks
hee-moh-THAW-raks
Definition
A hemothorax is a medical condition where blood collects in the space between the lungs and the chest wall (the pleural cavity), usually due to injury or trauma.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhiːmoʊˈθɔːræks
British English
ˌhiːməʊˈθɔːræks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hee-moh-THAW-raks
UK
hee-moh-THAW-raks
Listen in Context
The doctor diagnosed a hemothorax after the accident.
A hemothorax can make it difficult to breathe.
Treatment for hemothorax often involves removing the blood from the chest.
After the car crash, the X-ray showed he had a hemothorax.