to pneumatize

Examples

• All

• Computed tomography (CT) showed a bony mass arising from the mastoid region of the left temporal bone (figure 2, A), which was well pneumatized (figure 2, B).

  Academic text (2008)

• The presence of edematous mucosa within a well-pneumatized temporal bone, therefore, becomes starkly prominent against a dark background.

  Academic text (2008)

• Air appears black on these images, so an aerated and well-pneumatized temporal bone should appear mostly black.

  Academic text (2008)

• The mastoid may be only partially pneumatized, if it is pneumatized at all.

  Academic text (1996)

• Last, the middle turbinate, when pneumatized or hypertrophied, may touch the septum or lateral wall and thereby be instrumental in the etiology of midfacial pain.

  Academic text (1994)

• The middle ear ossicles are frequently absent, the mastoid is hypoplastic and poorly pneumatized, and the middle ear and antrum may be absent or only a slit-like lumen.

  Academic text (1996)

• Computed tomography revealed that the area was successfully pneumatized with air, indicating proper development.

• In this procedure, we ensure that the sinus cavities are fully pneumatized to prevent complications later.

• During the operation, the surgeons confirmed that the affected bone was properly pneumatized, reducing the risk of infection.

Synonyms

I

to inflate

vsto pneumatize

44 2.9

To fill something with air so it becomes larger and round

focuses on biological parts becoming air filled, not on size or shape change

A

to aerate

vsto pneumatize

5 4.5

To put air into something, for example soil or liquid

refers specifically to biological structures becoming filled with air

I

to insufflate

vsto pneumatize

• Specialized

9.9

To blow air, gas, or powder into a part of the body for medical use

means filling biological parts with air rather than a medical procedure

How Air-Filled

to overinflate

1 4.5

to pneumatize

• Specialized

9.9

to deflate

18 3.1

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology