atresia

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Atresia - congenital absence of the natural openings, such as anal or lumen of the vessel (aorta, pulmonary trunk) or organ (vagina, ureter, and others.). Sometimes the term is used to refer imperforate body lumen through inflammation, such as esophageal atresia as a result of scarring with chemical burns.