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atelectasis

at-eh-LEK-tuh-sis

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Definition

Collapse or incomplete expansion of lung tissue

PathologyRespiratory

Breakdown

Root

atel

incomplete

Suffix

-ectasis

expansion

Etymology

Greek: atel- (incomplete) + -ectasis (expansion)

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Related Terms

bronchiectasis
brong-kee-EK-tuh-sis
Pathology

Chronic dilation of the bronchi

Respiratorybronchi/o