Definition of patulous in English:
patulous
adjective ˈpatjʊləsˈpaCHələs
literary 1(especially of the branches of a tree) spreading.
I found him on a remote bench beneath a patulous tree
- 1.1technical Open; expanded.
Example sentencesExamples
- Other theories include the ‘sniff theory’ proposed by Magnuson in which sniffing in the presence of patulous Eustachaian tube results in air being ‘sucked out’ of the middle ear.
- Apnea, snoring, unusual sleeping positions, daytime somnolence, obesity and a patulous uvula with erythema are all associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
- A patulous patch is preferable to prevent later stenosis.
- In contrast, SFT is characterized by a less even distribution of blood vessels that are variably angulated or thin walled and patulous.
Origin
Early 17th century: from Latin patulus (from patere 'be or lie open') + -ous.