patency

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

patent +‎ -cy

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: ˈpeɪtənsi

[edit] Noun

patency (plural patencies)

1. (medicine) The degree of openness of a tube, such as a blood vessel or catheter; the relative absence of blockage. Measured in percent.
2. (uncountable) Obviousness; clarity.