atresia

Meanings

• noun

  A congenital condition where a part of an organ or canal fails to develop or is underdeveloped.

  - "Atresia of the bile duct can cause jaundice in newborns."
  - "Intestinal atresia is a common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction."

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Variants

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atresia , atresias

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'atereo', meaning 'to make blind' or 'to obstruct'.

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Trivia

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1. Atresia can be diagnosed before birth through prenatal ultrasound.

2. Treatment for atresia depends on the severity and location of the blockage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intestinal atresia: A condition where the intestines do not develop properly, leading to a blockage.

2. Biliary atresia: A condition where the bile ducts do not develop properly, leading to jaundice and liver damage.

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Culture

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Atresia is a medical condition and does not have significant cultural or historical significance.

How to Memorize "atresia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a part of an organ or canal failing to develop, causing a blockage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'atresia' with 'obstruction' or 'underdevelopment'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'A' stands for 'Atresia', 'T' for 'Total', and 'R' for 'Resorption' of a part.

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