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 Definitions of atelectasis  [ˌæt lˈɛk tə sɪs]  

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Definition of 'atelectasis' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) atelectasis
incomplete expansion of the lungs at birth, as from lack of breathing force.

2.  atelectasis
collapse of the lungs, as from bronchial obstruction.

Etymology:  (1855–60; < Gk atel(ēs) incomplete (

Definition of 'atelectasis' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) atelectasis
collapse of an expanded lung (especially in infants); also failure of pulmonary alveoli to expand at birth

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