Author: Glossary
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Pneumomelanosis
Pigmentation of the lung seen in pneumoconiosis.
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Pneumomassage
Massage of the tympanum with air to cause movement of the ossicles of the inner ear. Applying pneumatic pressure to massage the eardrum.
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Pneumolysin
A hemolytic toxin produced by pneumococci.
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Pneumolithiasis
Formation of stones in the lungs.
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Pneumohypoderma
Subcutaneous emphysema.
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Pneumography
An anatomical description or illustration of the lung.
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Pneumogastrography
A radiographical study of the stomach after air has been introduced into it.
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Pneumogalactocele
A breast tumor containing milk and gas.
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Pneumoempyema
Empyema accompanied by an accumulation of gas.
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Pneumodynamics
The branch of science dealing with force employed in respiration.