Astomia

Also known as: Congenital absence of the mouth

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Astomia is a congenital condition characterized by the absence of a mouth. It is typically observed in conjunction with other facial deformities, such as agnathia.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

ASTOMIA (from the Greek a-negative particle, and stoma-mouth), congenital absence of the mouth; it is usually observed in combination with other facial deformities, for example, in agnathia (see).

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“Astomia.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/astomia/