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imperforate Definition

im·per·fo·rate (im pʉr′fə rit, -rāt′)

adjective

  1. having no holes or openings; unpierced
  2. having a straight edge without perforations: said of a postage stamp, etc.
  3. Anat. lacking the normal opening

Etymology: < in- + perforate

noun

an imperforate stamp

imperforate Related Forms
im·per′·fo·ra′·tion noun
imperforate Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • anus: Causes can include meconium plug, meconium ileus and imperforate anus.