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Definition of hemopneumothorax

hemopneumothorax

/ˌhiː.moʊˌnuː.moʊˈθɔːr.æks/
(UK: haemopneumothorax)
he · mo · pneu · mo · tho · rax
Plural:hemopneumothoraces
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hemopneumothorax Lexical Profile

• 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).

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hemopneumothorax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hemopneumothorax
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