Derecruit
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Derecruit is a verb meaning (physiology, uncommon) To fail of the lungs to become fully aerated, typically as a result of closure of an airway.
Meaning
(physiology, uncommon) To fail of the lungs to become fully aerated, typically as a result of closure of an airway.
Word Forms
- derecruits
- derecruiting
- derecruited
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include breathe, respirate, hypoventilate, draw, aspirate, inhale.
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