What is another word for acardia?
Pronunciation: [ɐkˈɑːdi͡ə] (IPA) 
Acardia, also known as acardius, is a congenital medical condition that occurs when one twin lacks a functioning heart. This condition is rare, but when diagnosed, it presents serious health risks to the surviving fetus. There are various synonymous terms to describe acardia such as acardiac monster, acephalus monstrum, and adelaomorphus acardiacus. While these terms may vary, they all refer to the same condition. Acardia is a heartbreaking diagnosis for any family, and requires close medical monitoring and intervention to ensure that the surviving twin receives proper medical care. Despite the difficulties this presents, medical professionals continue to work tirelessly to find new ways to manage and treat this complex condition.
