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Atresia

Synonym(s)

  • congenital imperforation

Definition(s)

1: Absence or closure of a natural passage of the body (atresia of the small intestine). 2: Absence or disappearance of an anatomical part (as an ovarian follicle) by degeneration.

Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical DictionaryThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. by Merriam-Webster Inc.

 
Published: January 23, 2009