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Definition of hemopneumothorax
hemopneumothorax
/ˌhiː.moʊˌnuː.moʊˈθɔːr.æks/
(UK: haemopneumothorax)
he · mo · pneu · mo · tho · rax
Plural:hemopneumothoraces
hemopneumothorax Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A pathological medical condition characterized by the simultaneous accumulation of both blood and air (or gas) within the pleural cavity of the chest, typically resulting from blunt or penetrating trauma.
Example
"Following the severe car accident, the patient was diagnosed with a hemopneumothorax and required the immediate insertion of a chest tube to stabilize his breathing."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 19th century from the Greek combining forms 'hemo-' (haima, meaning blood) and 'pneumo-' (pneuma, meaning air or breath), joined with 'thorax' (chest).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hemopneumothorax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hemopneumothorax