Lobular atelectasis refers to the partial or complete collapse of a lobule of the lung, which can occur due to various reasons such as obstruction or a loss of surfactant help in maintaining the lung structure. This condition can lead to impaired gas exchange, resulting in respiratory dysfunction. It is a term primarily used in medical contexts, particularly in respiratory medicine. Lobular atelectasis is more frequently encountered in written contexts, such as medical literature, articles, and clinical reports, rather than in everyday oral speech.
"El paciente fue diagnosticado con atelectasia lobular después de que la radiografía de tórax reveló áreas de tejido pulmonar colapsado."
"In cases of lobular atelectasis, immediate interventions may be necessary to restore normal lung function."
"En casos de atelectasia lobular, pueden ser necesarias intervenciones inmediatas para restaurar la función pulmonar normal."
"Treatment options for lobular atelectasis include physiotherapy and bronchodilator therapy."
Lobular atelectasis itself is a technical term and does not have widely known idiomatic expressions associated with it. However, the medical field is rich with idiomatic phrases. Below are some examples related to the broader context of lung conditions, though not specifically tied to 'lobular atelectasis':
"Él estaba respirando en mi cuello sobre su informe de atelectasia lobular."
"She was in deep waters regarding the complications of lobular atelectasis."
"Ella estaba en aguas profundas respecto a las complicaciones de la atelectasia lobular."
"I had to go back to square one to understand the implications of lobular atelectasis."
The term atelectasis comes from the Greek word "atelektos," which means "incomplete" or "imperfect." The prefix "lobular" is derived from the Latin "lobulus," meaning "small lobe." Together, they describe a condition involving the incomplete expansion of a lobe of the lung.
Synonyms - Lung collapse - Pulmonary collapse
Antonyms - Lung expansion - Pulmonary inflation