atelectasis
(at-e-lec-ta-sis)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. a medical condition where part of the lung collapses or does not inflate.
Example Sentence
He is suffering from atelectasis.
More Example Sentences
The doctor explained atelectasis to the patient.
Synonyms
lung collapse; partial collapse; airless lung
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