atelectatic
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atelectatic — Relating to atelectasis … Medical dictionary
atelectatic — adj. pertaining to the collapse of a lung or lungs (Medicine) … English contemporary dictionary
atelectatic — at·e·lec·tat·ic … English syllables
atelectatic — adjective see atelectasis … Useful english dictionary
atelectatic rale — a nonpathologic rale that is dissipated by deep breathing or coughing and is best observed at the margin of a lung. This type is frequently heard in those who breathe feebly and superficially, when on deep inhalation the moist walls of the… … Medical dictionary
otitis media atelectatic — tympanic membrane atelectasis … Medical dictionary
border rale — atelectatic r … Medical dictionary
marginal rale — atelectatic r … Medical dictionary
atelectasis — atelectatic /at l ek tat ik/, adj. /at l ek teuh sis/, n. Pathol. 1. incomplete expansion of the lungs at birth, as from lack of breathing force. 2. collapse of the lungs, as from bronchial obstruction. [1855 60; < NL; see ATELIOSIS, ECTASIS] * * … Universalium
atelectasis — Decreased or absent air in the entire or part of a lung, with resulting loss of lung volume. Loss of lung volume itself. SEE ALSO: pulmonary collapse. [G. ateles, incomplete, + ektasis, extension] adhesive a. alveolar … Medical dictionary
