Definition of Pyopneumothorax. Meaning of Pyopneumothorax. Synonyms of Pyopneumothorax

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Definition of Pyopneumothorax

Pyopneumothorax
Pyopneumothorax Py`op*neu`mo*tho"rax, n. [Gr. ? pus + E. pneumothorax.] (Med.) Accumulation of air, or other gas, and of pus, in the pleural cavity.

Meaning of Pyopneumothorax from wikipedia

- paradox may be caused by weakening of inspiratory muscles due to injury, pyopneumothorax (collection of pus and excess air inside pleural cavity) or hydropneumothorax...
- succussion is the internal splashing noise of hydropneumothorax or pyopneumothorax. Hippocratic bench (a device which uses tension to aid in setting bones)...