1. the state or quality of being open and unobstructed
Usage: medical
2. the state of being evident or obvious
Usage: formal

Examples

• The surgeon confirmed the patency of the blood vessel after the procedure.
• Doctors use imaging to check the patency of coronary arteries.
• The patency of the airway is crucial for proper breathing.
• Tests revealed good patency in the transplanted organ.
• The patency of his argument was undeniable to all present.
• She questioned the patency of the research findings.