[ uh-tree-zhuh, -zhee-uh ]
/ əˈtri ʒə, -ʒi ə /
the congenital absence, or the pathological closure, of an opening, passage, or cavity.
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OTHER WORDS FROM atresiaa·tre·sic [uh-tree-zik, -sik] /əˈtri zɪk, -sɪk/, a·tret·ic [uh-tret-ik] /əˈtrɛt ɪk/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for atretic
/ (əˈtriːʒɪə, -ʒə) /
absence of or unnatural narrowing of a body channel
Word Origin for atresia
C19: New Latin, from Greek atrētos not perforated
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Medical definitions for atretic (1 of 2)
[ ə-trĕt′ĭk ]
Relating to atresia.
Medical definitions for atretic (2 of 2)
[ ə-trē′zhə, -zhē-ə ]
The congenital absence or closure of a normal body orifice or tubular passage such as the anus, intestine, or external ear canal.
The degeneration and resorption of one or more ovarian follicles before maturation.
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