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(he-mo-tho-rax) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a condition where blood collects in the chest cavity.

Example Sentence

The hemothorax was the result of an injury in a wreck.

More Example Sentences

A hemothorax can cause difficulty breathing.

Synonyms

chest bleeding; blood accumulation; thoracic hemorrhage

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