Word: pneumatothorax
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pneu
ma
to
tho
rax
Definition: Alternative form of pneumothorax; abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous (due to injury to the chest) or induced (as a treatment for tuberculosis)
Morphemes:
Affix: pneumato-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to air; a slight wind (usually refreshing)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πνεῦμα
Language: grc
Decoded: pneuma
PoS: Noun
Meaning: wind
Affix: thorax
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θώραξ
Language: grc
Decoded: thorax
Meaning: a breastplate, cuirass, corslet