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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPatency
/ˈpeɪ.tən.si/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state of being open or unobstructed, especially in reference to bodily passages or tubes.
"The doctor confirmed the patency of the blood vessels during the examination." - 2
In a broader context, it refers to the quality of being accessible or available.
"The patency of the communication channels is crucial for effective collaboration."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'patency' originates from the Latin word 'patens', meaning 'open' or 'accessible', which evolved through Middle English. Its usage has shifted from a general sense of openness to specific applications in medical and technical contexts, particularly in describing the state of being open or unobstructed.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Patency" is said worldwide
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Ouverture
Transliteration: oo-vair-tur
"La patence des vaisseaux sanguins est essentielle."
Offenheit
Transliteration: off-en-hite
"Die Patenz der Blutgefäße ist wichtig."
Apertura
Transliteration: a-per-tu-ra
"La patenza dei vasi sanguigni è fondamentale."
Apertura
Transliteration: a-per-tu-ra
"La patencia de los vasos sanguíneos es crucial."
Abertura
Transliteration: a-ber-tu-ra
"A patência dos vasos sanguíneos é importante."
खुलापन
Transliteration: khulapan
"रक्त वाहिकाओं की खुलापन महत्वपूर्ण है।"
通畅
Transliteration: tōngchàng
"血管的通畅性至关重要。"
개방성
Transliteration: gaebangseong
"혈관의 개방성이 중요합니다."
開放性
Transliteration: kaihōsei
"血管の開放性は重要です。"
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