Pneumatosis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pneumatosis is a noun meaning (medicine) The abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in the body.
Meaning
(medicine) The abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in the body.
Word Forms
- pneumatoses
Synonyms for pneumatosis
Depending on context, synonyms include emphysema.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pneumoencephalopathy, pyopneumothorax, pneumaturia, pneumothorax, pneumopericardium, emphysema.
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