Meaning & use
patency
The state of being open, unobstructed, and allowing free passage, especially of a body passage or vessel.
See it in a sentence
The scan confirmed the patency of the artery after the procedure.
Nurses regularly check the patency of an IV line to ensure fluids flow freely.
A note on using this word
Patency is a medical term, most often used to describe blood vessels, airways, or catheters remaining open and functional.
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
obstructionblockage
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “patency”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.