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Patency vs Potency - What's the difference?

patency | potency |

As nouns the difference between patency and potency

is that patency is the degree of openness of a tube, such as a blood vessel or catheter; the relative absence of blockage. Measured in percent while potency is strength.

patency

English

Noun

(patencies)
  • (medicine) The degree of openness of a tube, such as a blood vessel or catheter; the relative absence of blockage. Measured in percent.
  • (uncountable) Obviousness; clarity.

    • potency

    English

    Noun

    (potencies)
  • Strength
  • Power
  • The ability or capacity to perform something.

    • Related terms

    * potence * potent * potentate * potential * potentiality