Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Atelectasis
Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: Incomplete dilation of the air sacs
Combining form and definition: atel/o, “incomplete”
Suffix and definition: -ectasis, “expansion, dilation”
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