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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

The Greek words ateles and ektasis form the term atelectasis which translates into incomplete expansion.

Historical Perspective

• The Greek words ateles and ektasis form the term atelectasis which translates into incomplete expansion.