pneumocele

/ˈnɛmoʊsɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital or acquired cystic dilation of a pulmonary bleb, often associated with pneumothorax.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a large pneumocele that was causing the lung to collapse.”

Synonyms

  • cystic pneumothorax
  • pulmonary bleb cyst

Antonyms

  • compact pneumothorax
  • solid lung tissue