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atelectasis
Definition:
(nou) collapse of an expanded lung (especially in infants); also failure of pulmonary alveoli to expand at birth
Examples:
Granulomatous disease may cause atelectasis.
Post surgical atelectasis will be bibasal in pattern.
A clinical differential diagnosis of ACD excludes fetal atelectasis.
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Common mistakes of atelectasis pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "at-E-lec-tasis," but the correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌæt.əˈlɛk.təs.ɪs/. Tip: Emphasize "-LEC-" clearly.
- Vowel sounds: The "e" in the second syllable is sometimes pronounced "ee," giving "at-ee-LEC-tasis." The correct vowel is short /ə/ or /ɛ/. Tip: Keep it quick and soft.
- Syllable count: A mistake is pronouncing it as "at-e-lec-TAS-is" with four syllables. The correct form has five syllables: a-te-lec-ta-sis (/ˌæt.əˈlɛk.təs.ɪs/). Tip: Clap five beats to check.
- Ending sound: Some learners say the last syllable as "sis" with a long "i," like "tay-sis." The correct ending is /təs.ɪs/. Tip: Use a relaxed schwa in "-sis."
- Consonant clarity: Learners may soften or drop the "t" in the second syllable, making "a-e-lec-asis." The "t" must stay crisp. Tip: Pronounce the "t" firmly before "-lec-."