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atelectasis

[ at-l-ek-tuh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. incomplete expansion of the lungs at birth, as from lack of breathing force.
  2. collapse of the lungs, as from bronchial obstruction.


atelectasis

/ ˌætəˈlɛktəsɪs /

noun

  1. failure of the lungs to expand fully at birth
  2. collapse of the lung or a part of the lung, usually caused by bronchial obstruction
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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  • at·e·lec·tat·ic [at-l-ek-, tat, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of atelectasis1

1855–60; < New Latin; ateliosis + Greek éktasis a stretching out, equivalent to ek- ec- + ta-, variant stem of teínein to stretch + -sis -sis
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Word History and Origins

Origin of atelectasis1

C19: New Latin, from Greek atelēs imperfect + ektasis extension
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