pneumatosis

noun

pneu·​ma·​to·​sis ˌn(y)ü-mə-ˈtō-səs How to pronounce pneumatosis (audio)
plural pneumatoses -ˌsēz How to pronounce pneumatosis (audio)
: the presence of air or gas in abnormal places in the body

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“Pneumatosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pneumatosis. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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