Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dystelectasis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: dys-t-elec-ta-sis
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Improper inflation of the lungs

Example Sentences

"Hematoxylin-eosin-stained sections were used to analyse overall lung injury, dystelectasis, alveolar wall thickening, emphysema, blood clotting and inflammation by light microscopy (Leica DMI6000 B, Leica, Heerbrugg, Switzerland)."

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: dys- + tel- + ectasis.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: dys-
Suffix: telo-

Inflected Forms

dystelectases (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

atelectasis

Questions

What does dystelectasis mean?: Improper inflation of the lungs
Where does dystelectasis come from?: From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: dys- + tel- + ectasis.

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