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   At·e·lec·ta·sis

   /ˌadlˈektəsəs/

   

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   • 1. partial or complete collapse of the lung.

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from Greek atelēs ‘imperfect’ + ektasis ‘extension’.

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   What does atelectasis mean?

   • It is a condition in which the lung or a section of a lung is collapsed. Partial collapse or incomplete inflation of the lung. Learn more about the word "atelectasis" , its origin, alternative forms, and usage from Wiktionary. How to say atelectasis in English?

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   What are the signs and symptoms of atelectasis?

   • Because atelectasis results in volume reduction of the affected part of the lung, this may lead to general signs such as elevation of the diaphragm and narrowing of ipsilateral intercostal spaces ( Fig. 70.2 ).

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   What is rounded atelectasis?

   • In rounded atelectasis (folded lung or Blesovsky syndrome ), an outer portion of the lung slowly collapses as a result of scarring and shrinkage of the membrane layers covering the lungs (pleura), which would show as visceral pleural thickening and entrapment of lung tissue.

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   What is atelectasis in general anaesthesia?

   • On the basis of the present findings, we defined atelectasis as pulmonary dependent densities with attenuation values of -100 to +100 HU. CT-assessment of dependent lung densities in man during general anaesthesia Acta Radiol. 1995 Nov;36(6):626-32. Authors

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   Other names. Collapsed lung [1] Atelectasis of a person's right lung. Pronunciation. / ˌætɪˈlɛktəsɪs /. Specialty. Pulmonology. Atelectasis is the partial collapse or closure of a lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange. It is usually unilateral, affecting part or all of one lung. [2]

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   The phonetic pronunciation of “atelectasis” is /ˌætəˈlɛktəsɪs/. It is pronounced as uh-teh-LEK-tuh-sis. The emphasis is on the second syllable, “LEK”. Atelectasis is a medical term used to describe the partial or complete collapse of a lung or a section of a lung.

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