Correctly spell the term that means collapse of a part of a lung.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Atelectasis

The term atelectasis means collapse of part of a lung. The term deconstructs into the suffix -ectasis meaning dilation and the root atel- meaning incomplete.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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