apneumatosis

/ˌæpnjuːmætɒˈsɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of air-filled cysts or spaces within the tissue of an organ, especially the liver

“The patient was diagnosed with apneumatosis of the liver, a rare but treatable condition.”

Synonyms

  • cystic liver disease
  • pneumosclerosis

Antonyms

  • sclerosis
  • solidification