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Pneumothorax: Understanding Collapsed Lung - Definition & Causes
The scientific name for a collapsed lung is pneumothorax. It is a condition in which air or gas accumulates in the pleural space, which is the potential space between the lungs and the chest wall. This can cause the lung to collapse and compress the heart and other structures in the chest.Lung Cancer - Related Articles
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