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Atelectasis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Failure of the lung to expand (inflate) completely. This may be caused by a blocked airway, a tumor, general anesthesia, pneumonia or other lung infections, lung disease, or long-term bedrest with shallow breathing. Sometimes called a collapsed lung. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The collapse of part or the entire lung due to airway obstruction, infection, tumor, or general anesthesia. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A disorder characterized by the collapse of part or the entire lung. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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