patency

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние открытости или отсутствия препятствий, особенно в телесном проходе или протоке; также используется для описания качества ясности и лёгкости понимания.

A noun referring to the state of being open or unobstructed, especially in a bodily passage or duct; also used to describe the quality of being clear and easy to understand.

uncountable

1. Openness of a bodily passageC1formalmedical

   The state of being open or unobstructed, especially in reference to a blood vessel, duct, or other tubular structure in the body.

   Проходимость

   • The surgeon confirmed the patency of the artery after the procedure.
   • Doctors use ultrasound to assess the patency of the veins.
   • Maintaining patency of the airway is critical during anesthesia.

   Synonymsopennessperviousness

   Antonymsblockageobstructionocclusionstenosis

2. Clarity or obviousnessC2formal

   The quality of being easy to perceive, understand, or recognize.

   Очевидность

   • The patency of the argument made it easy for the jury to decide.
   • Her explanation had a patency that left no room for confusion.
   • The patency of the evidence convinced the committee.

   Synonymsapparentnessclarityclearnessobviousnessplainness