Acardia (Noun)
Meaning
Congenital absence of the heart (as in the development of some monsters).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Acardia is a rare congenital anomaly where the heart is absent or severely underdeveloped, often occurring in conjunction with other severe malformations.
- In some cases of conjoined twins, one twin may develop acardia, relying on the other twin's heart for circulation.
- The term acardia refers specifically to the congenital absence of the heart, which is incompatible with life outside the womb.
- Acardia is often associated with other severe congenital anomalies, including the absence or underdevelopment of other vital organs.
- The study of acardia and other congenital heart defects has contributed significantly to our understanding of embryonic development and cardiac morphogenesis.