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Mitral atresia
Congenital closure of the mitral valve opening between the left atrium and ventricle.
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Intestinal atresia
Congenital closure of any part of the intestine.
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Duodenal atresia
Congenital closure of a portion of the duodenum. When the duodenum, which corresponds to the upper portion of the small intestine, experiences closure or blockage, it can lead to a condition known as duodenal obstruction. This obstruction hampers the normal flow of food and digestive juices through the digestive system, potentially causing discomfort and hindering…
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Congenital aural atresia
Failure of the external ear canal to develop in utero. When this condition affects both ears, the child may suffer permanent hearing loss and have difficulty speaking and acquiring language skills. Unilateral cases require no specific therapy.
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Choanal atresia
A congenital occlusion of the passage between the nose and pharynx by a bony or membranous structure. Nasal aplasia is a birth defect characterized by an incomplete development of one or both nasal cavities. In this condition, the nasal passageways do not fully form during the prenatal period, resulting in an abnormality of the nose.…
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Aortic atresia
Congenital closure of the aortic valvular opening into the aorta.
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Atorvastatin
A lipid lowering drug used to treat elevated serum cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels.
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Gastric atony
Lack of muscle tone in the stomach and failure to contract normally, causing a delay in movement of food out of the stomach.
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Atomizer
An apparatus for converting a jet of liquid to a spray, The battery-operated electric coil housed within an e-cigarette, responsible for vaporizing the e-liquid. It incorporates a wick that draws the e-liquid for the purpose of vaporization.
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Atomize
To convert a liquid to a spray or vapor. One way to diminish the size of liquid particles is to subject them to high pressure as they pass through a nozzle that is suitable for the task. Alternatively, applying drops of the liquid to a spinning disc can also result in the production of fine…
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