Pneumonolysis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pneumonolysis is a noun meaning The separation of an adherent lung from the pleura, to permit collapse of the lung. It was formerly used to treat tuberculosis.
Meaning
The separation of an adherent lung from the pleura, to permit collapse of the lung. It was formerly used to treat tuberculosis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intrapleural, pneumolysis, pneumonopathy, pneumopathy, pneumonitis, pneumorrhagia.
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