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imperforate /im·per·fo·rate/ (-per´for-āt) not open; abnormally closed.
imperforate [impur′fərit] Etymology: L, im, not, perforare, to pierce lacking a normal opening in a body organ or passageway. An infant may be born with an imperforate anus. Compare perforate. imperforate [im-per´fo-rāt] not open; abnormally closed.
imperforate (imˈ·purˑ·f adj absence of a typical opening in an organ or passageway of the body, such as the hymen or anus.
imperforate not open; abnormally closed. Common sites for atresia are anus, hymen, teat sphincter, lacrimal puncta. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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