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Pulmonary Atresia

Medical Definition: Congenital absence of the normal valvular orifice into the pulmonary artery. This condition is characterized by cardiomegaly, reduced pulmonary vascularity, and right ventricular atrophy. (From Stedman, 25th ed; Dorland, 27th ed)
Guide Notes: do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES; DF: PULM ATRESIA
Previously Indexed: Pulmonary Artery/abnormalities (1966-1994),Pulmonary Valve/abnormalities (1966-1994)

Pulmonary Atresia Medical Definitions and Terms

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