Como Pronunciar "pneumothorax"
word
ˌnuːmoʊˈθɔːræks
noo-moh-THAW-raks
njˈuːməθˌɔːɹæks
nyoo-muh-THAW-raks
Definição
A pneumothorax is a medical condition where air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall, causing the lung to collapse either partially or completely.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˌnuːmoʊˈθɔːræks
Inglês Britânico
njˈuːməθˌɔːɹæks
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
noo-moh-THAW-raks
UK
nyoo-muh-THAW-raks
Ouça em Contexto
A pneumothorax can cause chest pain and difficulty breathing.
The doctor explained that the patient had a pneumothorax after a car accident.
Treatment for pneumothorax may require a chest tube.
After falling off his bike, he ended up in the ER with a pneumothorax.