Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > A Synonyms of atelectasis Find synonyms for: Noun 1. atelectasis, pathology usage: collapse of an expanded lung (especially in infants); also failure of pulmonary alveoli to expand at birth WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of atelectasis (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: jingoism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language