Definition of Atelectasis
Atelectasis: Failure of full expansion of the lung at birth, or lung collapse thereafter. Also known as collapsed lung. Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionaryhttp://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6614 Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012
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