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Aniridia

Medical Definition: A congenital abnormality in which there is only a rudimentary iris. This is due to the failure of the optic cup to grow. Aniridia also occurs in a hereditary form, usually autosomal dominant.
Guide Notes: rudimentary iris; do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES
Previously Indexed: Chromosome Deletion (1975-1989),Iris/abnormalities (1966-1989)

Aniridia Medical Definitions and Terms

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