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Patency Definition & Meaning

patency
noun
  1. the openness (lack of obstruction) of a bodily passage or duct
  2. the property of being easy to see and understand

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Frequently asked questions

What does patency mean?
the openness (lack of obstruction) of a bodily passage or duct the property of being easy to see and understand
What part of speech is patency?
Patency is a noun.
How many definitions does patency have?
Patency has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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