Patency
noun
The state of being open or unobstructed, typically referring to blood vessels or other body parts.
The patency of the blood vessels is crucial for proper circulation.
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Neutral
vascular patency, airway patency, tube patency
noun
The quality of being evident or clear, particularly in the context of laws or regulations.
The patency of the law ensures that everyone understands their rights.
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Formal
intellectual patency, legal patency, patent law
noun
The state of being open or unobstructed, typically referring to blood vessels or other body parts.
The patency of the blood vessels is crucial for proper circulation.
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Neutral
vascular patency, airway patency, tube patency
noun
The quality of being evident or clear, particularly in the context of laws or regulations.
The patency of the law ensures that everyone understands their rights.
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Formal
intellectual patency, legal patency, patent law
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
In a medical context, understanding patency involves knowing how open a vessel or passage is and its significance.
Doctors monitor the patency of arteries to ensure blood flow.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Clarity
In legal discussions, patency can refer to the clarity or accessibility of information.
The patency of the disclosures in the contract was questioned.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Use
Patency can also refer to concepts beyond the physical, such as ideas or pathways being clear and open.
The patency of his arguments made the debate more engaging.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
In a medical context, understanding patency involves knowing how open a vessel or passage is and its significance.
Doctors monitor the patency of arteries to ensure blood flow.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Clarity
In legal discussions, patency can refer to the clarity or accessibility of information.
The patency of the disclosures in the contract was questioned.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Use
Patency can also refer to concepts beyond the physical, such as ideas or pathways being clear and open.
The patency of his arguments made the debate more engaging.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
In a medical context, understanding patency involves knowing how open a vessel or passage is and its significance.
Doctors monitor the patency of arteries to ensure blood flow.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Clarity
In legal discussions, patency can refer to the clarity or accessibility of information.
The patency of the disclosures in the contract was questioned.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Use
Patency can also refer to concepts beyond the physical, such as ideas or pathways being clear and open.
The patency of his arguments made the debate more engaging.
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