dystelectasisEtymologyFrom international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: dys- + tel- + ectasis.dystelectasis means improper inflation of the lungs. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.nounImproper inflation of the lungs“Hematoxylin-eosin-stained sections were used to analyse overall lung injury, dystelectasis, alveolar wall thickening, emphysema, blood clotting and inflammation by light microscopy (Leica DMI6000 B, Leica, Heerbrugg, Switzerland).”