birth defects

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Definition of birth defects in English Turkish dictionary
birth defect: doğum kusuru
birth defect: doğuştan olan özür

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Definition of birth defects in English English dictionary: Abnormalities in anatomy or function of body parts present at birth, whether or not they are detectable at the time of birth; unhealthy defects found in newborns, often caused by the mother's exposure to environmental hazards or the intake of drugs or alcohol during pregnancy; Abnormalities at birth or detectable early in infancy Also called congenital defects Causes can be genetic or inherited, as a result of drug or chemicals, accidental irradiation early in the pregnancy, maternal infections or certain illnesses during the pregnancy, or physical factors in the uterus
birth defect: Any of several medical disorders that are present at birth
birth defect: A physiological or structural abnormality that develops at or before birth and is present at the time of birth, especially as a result of faulty development, infection, heredity, or injury. Also called congenital anomaly. Genetic or trauma-induced abnormality present at birth. A more restrictive term than congenital disorder, it covers abnormalities that arise during the formation of an embryo's organs and tissues and does not include those caused by diseases (e.g., syphilis) that damage structures after they are formed
birth defect: Any harmful trait, physical or biochemical, present at birth, whether a result of a genetic mutation or some other nongenetic factor Source : Human Genome Project Information
birth defect: imperfection or problem that is present from birth (such as a missing limb, etc.)
birth defect: something that happens to a baby while it is forming inside the mother
birth defect: a health problem present at birth
birth defect: Any harmful trait, physical or biochemical, present at birth, whether a result of a genetic mutation or some other nongenetic factor See also: congenital, gene, mutation, syndrome
birth defect: Refers to any anomaly, functional or structural, that is caused before birth A birth defect may be inherited or acquired and may be present in infancy or become apparent later in life
birth defect: An abnormality of structure, function, or body metabolism which often results in a physical or mental handicap It may be inherited (genetic) or environmental
birth defect: a defect that is present at birth