Atelectasis Definition
atelectasis
- noun
- collapse of an expanded lung (especially in infants); also failure of pulmonary alveoli to expand at birth
"Atelectasis" in song lyrics
See how atelectasis is used in real songs:
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"absorption atelectasis"
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"absorptive atelectasis"
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"discoid atelectasis"
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Words that rhyme with atelectasis
Usage tips for "atelectasis"
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