| Athelia (disease) | |
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Medical genetics
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Athelia is the congenital absence of one or both nipples. It is a rare condition. It sometimes occurs on one side in children with the Poland sequence and on both sides in certain types of ectodermal dysplasia. [1]
Etymology
Athelia, A-thelia, from the Greek "A", without, and "thelium" (singular), "thelia" (plural) nipple(s).
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| Athelia (disease) | |
|---|---|
| Specialty |
Medical genetics
|
Athelia is the congenital absence of one or both nipples. It is a rare condition. It sometimes occurs on one side in children with the Poland sequence and on both sides in certain types of ectodermal dysplasia. [1]
Etymology
Athelia, A-thelia, from the Greek "A", without, and "thelium" (singular), "thelia" (plural) nipple(s).
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External links
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| This genetic disorder article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |