patency

• Sustantivo que denota el estado de estar abierto o sin obstrucciones, especialmente en un conducto o canal corporal; también se usa para describir la cualidad de claridad y facilidad de comprensión.

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.

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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.

   Permeabilidad de un conducto corporal

   • 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.

   Sinónimosopennessperviousness

   Antónimosblockageobstructionocclusionstenosis

2. Clarity or obviousnessC2formal

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

   claridad u obviedad

   • 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.

   Sinónimosapparentnessclarityclearnessobviousnessplainness