atresia
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of atresia
1800–10; < New Latin < Greek a- a- 6 + três ( is ) perforation + -ia -ia
Example Sentences
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Ipsen said its Bylvay drug didn’t meet the main objective in a late-stage clinical trial that tested the medicine in biliary atresia, a rare and serious liver disease that affects babies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
She said Reggie was born with a number of health complications, including oesophageal atresia and skeletal dysplasia, meaning he will have to have both legs amputated.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2025
Billy was born with a condition called tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia, a severe heart defect that occurs in approximately one in 2,500 babies.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2024
Cecilia had been suffering since birth with biliary atresia.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 18, 2021
Sometimes there is a complete closure or atresia of the lower part of the colon.
From The Mother and Her Child by Sadler, William S.
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