Meaning of atelectasis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌædlˈɛktəsəs/

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  1. Noun

    atelectasis

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from Greek atelēs‘imperfect’ + ektasis‘extension’

    Definitions

    1. collapse of an expanded lung (especially in infants)

    Examples

    • « also failure of pulmonary alveoli to expand at birth »

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