Dictionary entry overview: What does spiny lizard mean? â¢ SPINY LIZARD (noun) The noun SPINY LIZARD has 2 senses: 1. desert lizard that feeds on ants 2. any of numerous lizards with overlapping ridged pointed scales; of North America and Central America Familiarity information: SPINY LIZARD used as a noun is rare.
Microtia is often accompanied by Atresia. Atresia (also known as aural atresia) is the absence or closure of the external auditory ear canal. The malformation of the middle ear bones (incus, stapes, and malleus) may be affected including the narrowing of the ear canal, known as canal stenosis. Atresia is Latin for absence of an opening.
colonic atresia. affected neonates appear normal at birth but develop abdominal distention quickly. No feces are passed and death occurs at about one week unless surgical repair is effected. The defect occurs sporadically in most species.