Atelectasis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /æ.tɪˈlɛk.tə.sɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Atelectasis is a noun meaning (medicine) The collapse of a part of or the whole lung caused by inner factors rather than a pneumothorax.
Meaning
(medicine) The collapse of a part of or the whole lung caused by inner factors rather than a pneumothorax.
Example Sentences
Atelectasis means a non-expansion of the lungs.
Word Forms
- atelectases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include platelike, aeroatelectasis, pneumonolysis, ectasis, dystelectasis, pneumothorax.
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