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microtia
noun[ U ]
medical specializeduk /maɪˈkrəʊ.ʃə/ us /maɪˈkroʊ.ʃə/
a condition in which the outer ear is smaller than normal: 小耳症，小耳畸形
Microtia is a genetic malformation of the auricle which affects 1 in every 8,000 infants.小耳症是一种遗传性耳廓畸形，每 8,000 名婴儿中就有 1 人患病。
Unilateral microtia, in which one ear is missing, is more common.
Microtia of the right ear is present; the left ear is normal, with no other dysmorphism.
Doctors don't know what causes microtia, which literally means "little ear".
Rib cartilage is often used for reconstruction of the microtia ear.
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