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Definition of hydropneumothorax

hydropneumothorax

/ˌhaɪ.droʊˌnuː.moʊˈθɔːr.æks/
hy · dro · pneu · mo · tho · rax
Plural:hydropneumothoraces
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hydropneumothorax Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A medical condition characterized by the concurrent presence of both fluid and air (or gas) within the pleural cavity of the chest.

Example

"The patient's chest X-ray revealed a significant hydropneumothorax, prompting the surgical team to insert a chest tube for immediate drainage."

• Rhymes for hydropneumothorax

• Nearby Words

hydrant
hydrilla
hydrometer
hydropneumothorax
hyena
hylotelephium
hymenocallis

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek combining forms 'hydro-' (water), 'pneumo-' (air, breath), and 'thorax' (chest), describing the simultaneous presence of fluid and air in the chest.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hydropneumothorax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hydropneumothorax
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