How do you pronounce atelectasis?
What does the medical term atelectasis mean?
Atelectasis (at-uh-LEK-tuh-sis) is a complete or partial collapse of the entire lung or area (lobe) of the lung. It occurs when the tiny air sacs (alveoli) within the lung become deflated or possibly filled with alveolar fluid. Atelectasis is one of the most common breathing (respiratory) complications after surgery.
What does the word Atelectatic mean?
Atelectasis (pronounced at-uh-LEK-tuh-sis) is the term for a collapse of one or more areas in the lung. When you breathe in, your lungs fill up with air.
What are the three types of atelectasis?
There are three major types of atelectasis: adhesive, compressive, and obstructive.