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Term: Pneumoperitoneum

Description:

Pneumoperitoneum is a medical term that refers to the presence of air or gas in the peritoneal cavity, the space between the abdominal wall and organs. It can occur as a result of surgical procedures, trauma, or underlying medical conditions such as gastrointestinal perforation.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun (Medical):

The doctor diagnosed the patient's condition as a pneumoperitoneum, requiring immediate surgical intervention.

2. Noun (Surgical):

To perform laparoscopy, the surgeon induced a pneumoperitoneum by insufflating carbon dioxide into the abdominal cavity.

3. Noun (Radiology):

The X-ray revealed evidence of pneumoperitoneum, indicating a possible bowel perforation.

4. Adjective:

The pneumoperitoneum procedure is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgery.

5. Verb:

The coughing fit caused the patient to pneumoperitoneum, resulting in severe abdominal pain.

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