Congenital absence of the heart; a condition sometimes occurring in monozygotic twins or in the smaller, parasitic member of conjoined twins when its partner monopolises the placental blood supply. Acardia can also occur in triplet pregnancies. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + kardia, heart ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: ā-kar′dē-ă Definitions: 1. Congenital absence of the heart; a condition sometimes occurring in one member of monozygotic twins or in one member of conjoined twins when one partner monopolizes the placental blood supply; can also occur in triplet pregnancies. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=387