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Definitions for patency
ˈpeɪt n si, ˈpæt-pa·ten·cy
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Princeton's WordNet
patencynoun
the openness (lack of obstruction) of a bodily passage or duct
obviousness, noticeability, noticeableness, patencynoun
the property of being easy to see and understand
Wiktionary
patencynoun
The degree of openness of a tube, such as a blood vessel or catheter; the relative absence of blockage. Measured in percent.
patencynoun
Obviousness; clarity.
Wikipedia
patency
A patent is a set of rights granted by a government to an inventor.
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patency
Patency generally refers to the state of being open, unblocked or unobstructed. It is commonly used in medical terminology to describe the openness of blood vessels, tubes, or ducts in the body. A structure in the body is considered patent if it is open and functioning properly, allowing fluids or gases to pass through.
Webster Dictionary
Patencynoun
the condition of being open, enlarged, or spread
Patencynoun
the state of being patent or evident
Etymology: [See Patent.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of patency in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of patency in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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