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Artificial Pneumothorax

Artificial Pneumothorax Definition & Meaning
Artificial Pneumothorax Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term Artificial Pneumothorax?

Injection of air or a more slowly absorbed gas such as nitrogen, into the pleural space to collapse the lung. It was formerly used to treat pulmonary tuberculosis. (From Stedman, 26th ed & Dorland, 28th ed)

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