Question

which of the following terms means air in the chest?
a pneumothorax
b hemothorax
c pyothorax
d pulmothorax

Explanation:

The prefix "pneumo -" refers to air or the lungs. Pneumothorax is the presence of air in the pleural cavity (chest). Hemothorax means blood in the chest, pyothorax means pus in the chest, and pulmothorax is not a standard medical term with this specific meaning.

Answer:

A. pneumothorax