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pneumatization

 

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Pneumatization

Noun:

The process of becoming filled with air or gas, or the formation of air-containing spaces within a structure, typically referring to the bones of the head or other anatomical structures.

Example sentence:

The pneumatization of the mastoid bone helps reduce the weight of the skull and provides space for air-filled cells.


Verb:

The act of filling with air or gas, or the process of creating air-containing spaces within a structure.

Example sentence:

The surgeon had to pneumatize the sinus cavity to improve the patient's breathing.


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