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Meaning of hemothorax
A condition where blood accumulates in the pleural cavity.
Etymology of hemothorax
The word "hemothorax" comes from the Greek words "haima" (blood) and "thorax" (chest), with the suffix "-ax" forming a noun indicating a condition or state.
Historically, the term has been used in medical contexts to describe the accumulation of blood in the pleural space, with earliest recorded uses dating back to the late 19th century.
Synonyms
pneumothorax
pleural effusion
hemopericardium
hemorrhage
bleeding
hematoma
bruise
contusion
laceration
wound
trauma
injury
chest trauma
thoracic injury
lung injury
pulmonary injury
pleural injury
diaphragmatic injury
rib fracture
chest fracture
thoracic fracture
hemothorax injury
Definitions
- A condition in which blood collects in the space between the lungs and the chest wall (pleural cavity), often as a result of injury or surgery.
- * A type of thoracic injury that can lead to respiratory distress and other complications if left untreated.
Usage Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a hemothorax after a severe chest injury in a car accident.
- * The doctor inserted a chest tube to drain the blood from the pleural cavity and treat the hemothorax.
Antonyms
pneumothorax
pleural effusion
hydrothorax
chylothorax
empyema
lung abscess
pulmonary embolism
pleurisy
pericarditis
myocardial infarction
cardiac tamponade
diaphragmatic hernia
rib fracture
chest fracture
thoracic fracture
lung cancer
pulmonary fibrosis