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单词 patulous
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Definition of patulous in English:

patulous

adjective ˈpatjʊləsˈpaCHələs
literary
  • 1(especially of the branches of a tree) spreading.

    I found him on a remote bench beneath a patulous tree
    1. 1.1technical Open; expanded.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Other theories include the ‘sniff theory’ proposed by Magnuson in which sniffing in the presence of patulous Eustachaian tube results in air being ‘sucked out’ of the middle ear.
      • Apnea, snoring, unusual sleeping positions, daytime somnolence, obesity and a patulous uvula with erythema are all associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
      • A patulous patch is preferable to prevent later stenosis.
      • In contrast, SFT is characterized by a less even distribution of blood vessels that are variably angulated or thin walled and patulous.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin patulus (from patere 'be or lie open') + -ous.

 
 

Definition of patulous in US English:

patulous

adjectiveˈpaCHələs
literary
  • (especially of the branches of a tree) spreading.

    I found him on a remote bench beneath a patulous tree

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin patulus (from patere ‘be or lie open’) + -ous.

 
 
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