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Definition of Aeroatelectasis
1. Noun. The partial collapse of the lung experienced by pilots in extreme circumstances ¹
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Medical Definition of Aeroatelectasis
1. A partial, reversible, airless state of lung tissue most likely to occur in pilots exposed to high G forces, breathing 100% oxygen, and wearing an anti-G suit. (05 Mar 2000)