a·tre·sia
a·tre·sia/əˈtrēZH(ē)ə/
noun
- absence or abnormal narrowing of an opening or passage in the body.
- the degeneration of those ovarian follicles which do not ovulate during the menstrual cycle.
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What does atresia mean?
Atresia is a medical term that means that a body part that is tubular in nature does not have a normal opening, or lacks the ability to allow material to pass through it. It can impact everything from the esophagus to the anus to various blood vessels throughout the body.
Dec 28, 2021
What is the esophageal atresia?
Esophageal atresia is a congenital disorder in which a baby's esophagus does not form properly during pregnancy. The esophagus is a tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. With esophageal atresia, babies have two separate tubes instead of one—and they are not connected to each other.
What is the difference between atresia and microtia?
About Microtia and Atresia. Microtia is a congenital deformity affecting the outer ear and atresia (also known as aural atresia) is the absence or closure of the external auditory ear canal. Microtia affects the outer ear and is often accompanied by associated middle ear deformities and hearing loss.
What is the difference between atresia and fistula?
Esophageal atresia (EA) occurs when the upper part of the esophagus does not connect with the lower esophagus and stomach. Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is an abnormal connection between the upper part of the esophagus and the trachea or windpipe.
Dec 28, 2021 · In most cases, atresia is a genetic defect that is present at birth. It's often present along with other birth defects or abnormalities. What ...
Atresia is a condition in which an orifice or passage in the body is (usually abnormally) closed or absent. Contents. 1 Types. 1.1 Anotia; 1.2 Biliary ...
Aug 15, 2024 · 1. absence or closure of a natural passage of the body 2. absence or disappearance of an anatomical part (such as an ovarian follicle) by degeneration.
May 16, 2024 · Esophageal atresia is a birth defect of the tube (esophagus) that connects the mouth to the stomach.
What is Atresia. Aural atresia is the lack of a fully developed ear canal, eardrum, middle ear space, and ear bones. Aural atresia is often accompanied by ...
What is Biliary Atresia? Biliary atresia is a blockage in the tubes (ducts) that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder.
Esophageal atresia means your baby's esophagus hasn't finished developing. It doesn't connect to their stomach, so they can't swallow or eat.
Small bowel atresia, also known as intestinal atresia or bowel obstruction, is a birth defect that causes a blockage in the small intestine.
Overview of biliary atresia, a condition in infants in which the bile ducts outside and inside the liver are scarred and blocked, leading to liver damage.
