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hole in the heart

Definition of hole in the heart

noun

Medicine
  • a congenital defect in the heart septum, resulting in inadequate circulation of oxygenated blood (a cause of blue baby syndrome): [as modifier]:a hole in the heart operation

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Definition of hole in the heart in the US English dictionary
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