| Pronunciation: | | `at'lektusis
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[n] collapse of an expanded lung (especially in infants); also failure of pulmonary alveoli to expand at birth |
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ATELECTASIS is a 11 letter word that starts with A. |
| | See Also: | | pathology |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Partial collapse of the lower part of a lung, usually due to infection or fluid retention. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | This is the collapse of the small airways of the lung, as seen in chest X-rays. |
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