Pneumonolysis
Pneumonolysis
Pneumonolysis (pronounced: /njuːˌmɒnəˈlɪsɪs/) is a medical term referring to the surgical collapse of a lung, typically to treat pulmonary tuberculosis. The term is derived from the Greek words "pneumon" (lung) and "lysis" (loosening, dissolving).
Etymology
The term "Pneumonolysis" is derived from two Greek words: "pneumon" which means lung, and "lysis" which means loosening or dissolving. Thus, the term literally translates to "lung dissolution".
Procedure
Pneumonolysis is a surgical procedure that involves the collapse of a lung to allow it to rest and heal. This procedure is typically used to treat pulmonary tuberculosis, a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs.
Related Terms
- Pneumothorax: A condition in which air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall, causing the lung to collapse.
- Thoracoplasty: A surgical procedure that involves the removal of ribs to allow a lung to collapse. This procedure is often performed in conjunction with pneumonolysis.
- Tuberculosis: A potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs. The bacteria that cause tuberculosis are spread from person to person through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes.
See Also
- Pulmonology: The medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract.
- Thoracic surgery: The field of medicine involved in surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the thorax (the chest), excluding the heart.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pneumonolysis
- Wikipedia's article - Pneumonolysis
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