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atretic

a·tre·sia
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-tree-zhuh, -zhee-uh]
    • /əˈtri ʒə, -ʒi ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-tree-zhuh, -zhee-uh]
    • /əˈtri ʒə, -ʒi ə/

Definitions of atretic word

  • noun atretic the congenital absence, or the pathological closure, of an opening, passage, or cavity. 1
  • adjective atretic (anatomy) Having no opening. 0

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Origin of atretic

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10; < New Latin < Greek a- a-6 + três(is) perforation + -ia -ia

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Parts of speech for Atretic

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atretic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

atretic usage trend in Literature

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