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The presence of air or gas inside the pleural cavity is called a(n) ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The term ________ means away from the origin of attachment to the trunk.
 
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Answer to Question 1

pneumothorax

Answer to Question 2

distal



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