Atresia

1) Absence or closure of a natural passage of the body (atresia of the small intestine). 2) Absence or disappearance of an anatomical part (as an ovarian follicle) by ...

atresia

Language; Dictionaries

Absence or closure of a natural passage or channel of the body; imperforation.

atresia

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) Absence or closure of a natural passage of the body (atresia of the small intestine). 2) Absence or disappearance of an anatomical part (as an ovarian follicle) by ...

anorectal atresia

Medical; Gastroenterology

The lack of a normal opening between the rectum and anus.

eugenics

Biology; Human genome

Eugenics is a bio-social movement which advocates the practice that very talented people should spread their genes by having more children, and less talented people should be ...

celiac disease

Medical; Human genome

A digestive disease that is caused by an immune response to a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats. Celiac disease damages the lining of the ...

atherosclerosis

Medical; Human genome

1) Age, lifestyle, diet, and gene related degeneration of arteries due to deposition of lipoid plaques (atheromas) on inner arterial walls; main cause of coronary artery disease, ...

astigmatism

Medical; Human genome

1) Unequal curvature of the refractive surfaces of the eye. Thus a point source of light cannot be brought to a point focus on the retina but is spread over a more or less ...

bone marrow transplantation

Medical; Human genome

The transference of bone marrow from one human or animal to another.

cavernous

Medical; Human genome

1) Having caverns or cavities. 2) Of tissue: composed largely of vascular sinuses and capable of dilating with blood to bring about the erection of a body part.

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Omar "El Gato" Ortiz

Omar Ortiz Uribe, nicknamed El Gato, is a former Mexican football goalkeeper. He made his debut in 1997 with Club de Fútbol Monterrey among others. In ...