atelocardia

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/ˌætəloʊˈkaɹdiə/

noun

A congenital anomaly with incomplete development of the heart.

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Meanings

nounatelocardia (uncountable)
  1. rareuncountablemedicineA congenital anomaly with incomplete development of the heart.

Origin

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: atelo- + cardio- + -ia.

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atelocardia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/atelocardia

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