How Do You Spell PNEUMATOCELE?

Pronunciation: [njˈuːmɐtˌə͡ʊsə͡l] (IPA)

Pneumatocele is a medical term used to describe an air-filled sac that develops within the lung tissue. It is spelled "n(y)oo-muh-tuh-seel" according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), with the silent "p" at the beginning of the word. The "pneum-" prefix in this word means "air" or "gas", while the "-ocele" suffix refers to a sac or cavity. This condition can cause lung collapse and difficulty breathing, and may require medical intervention.

PNEUMATOCELE Meaning and Definition

1. A pneumatocele is a medical condition characterized by the formation of a gas-filled cavity or cyst within the lung tissue. It is commonly associated with various underlying lung disorders or traumatic injuries. This condition primarily occurs due to the accumulation of air or gas in the lung parenchyma, causing the formation of a cystic structure.

   Pneumatoceles typically develop as a result of severe lung infections, such as pneumonia, leading to the destruction of lung tissue and the subsequent formation of a cavity. They can also be seen in patients with cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis, or other chronic lung diseases. Additionally, pneumatoceles may occur after thoracic trauma or as a complication of certain medical interventions like mechanical ventilation.

   These gas-filled cysts can vary in size and appearance, ranging from a few millimeters to several centimeters in diameter. Symptoms of pneumatocele can include cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, and occasionally, respiratory distress. The diagnosis is often made through chest imaging techniques like chest X-rays or computed tomography (CT) scans.

   Treatment for pneumatocele depends on the underlying cause and the intensity of symptoms. In some cases, pneumatoceles may resolve spontaneously without any specific intervention. However, if a pneumatocele becomes symptomatic or causes complications, treatment options may include antibiotics for infection control, respiratory support, and in severe cases, surgical intervention to drain the cyst or remove the affected area of the lung.

2. 1. Distention of the scrotum with gas. 2. an emphysematous or gaseous tumor. 3. Pneumonocele.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for PNEUMATOCELE

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Etymology of PNEUMATOCELE

The word "pneumatocele" is derived from two Greek words: "pneuma" meaning "air" or "breath" and "kele" meaning "tumor" or "cavity". In medical terminology, it refers to a cyst or cavity filled with air or gas within the lung.

Plural form of PNEUMATOCELE is PNEUMATOCELES