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Definition of Acleistocardia
1. Noun. (pathology) The inability of the foramen ovale of the heart to close properly ¹
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Medical Definition of Acleistocardia
1. An obsolete term denoting patency of the foramen ovale of the heart. Origin: G. A-priv. + kleistos, closed, + kardia, heart (05 Mar 2000)