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patency
noun pa·ten·cy \ˈpa-tən(t)-sē, ˈpā-\
Definition of PATENCY
: the quality or state of being patent
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First Known Use of PATENCY
1656
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Medical Dictionary
patency
noun pa·ten·cy \ˈpat-ən-sē, ˈpāt-\
plural pa·ten·cies
Medical Definition of PATENCY
: the quality or state of being open or unobstructed <evaluating arterial patency>
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