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patency
This term is primarily used in medical and surgical contexts to describe the openness of a vessel, duct, or orifice. It carries a technical, clinical tone and is used to indicate that a passage is functioning correctly and is not blocked by a clot, growth, or collapse. It is distinct from "openness" in that it specifically implies the maintenance of a necessary flow or passage.
In a non-medical or administrative sense, the word describes the accessibility of information or records. This usage is significantly rarer and more formal than the medical application, often appearing in legal or governmental discussions regarding transparency and the right of public access.
Meanings
Examples
The surgeon confirmed the patency of the artery using a contrast agent.
We need to ensure the patency of the airway before proceeding with the intubation.
Is the patency of the stent still intact after six months?
The nurse checked the patency of the IV line to make sure it was not blocked.
Maintaining the patency of the bile duct is critical for liver function.
I wonder if the patency of this old drainage pipe is still sufficient for the rain.
The report emphasizes the patency of the archives to all registered researchers.
The medical team monitored the patency of the shunt throughout the recovery period.