Ate Health Dictionary

Collapse of a part of the lung, or failure of the lung to expand at birth.... atelectasis

One of several BETA-ADRENOCEPTORBLOCKING DRUGS used in the treatment of high blood pressure, ANGINA and ARRHYTHMIA. One of its practical advantages is that only one dose a day need be taken. Atenolol, being a beta-blocking drug, may precipitate ASTHMA – an e?ect that may be dangerous. Among the side-effects are fatigue and disturbed sleep.... atenolol

(atelo-) combining form denoting imperfect or incomplete development. Examples: atelencephaly (of the brain); atelocardia (of the heart).... atel

n. failure of sexual development owing to lack of pituitary hormones. See infantilism; dwarfism.... ateleiosis