Birth Defects
A birth defect is an anomaly that is congenital, or present from birth. Birth defects are the leading cause of infant mortality, causing 22 percent of all infant deaths. Approximately 3 ...
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Birth Defects and Abnormal Developments
Birth defects, or congenital defects result from heredity, environmental influences, or maternal illness. Such defects range from the very minor, such as a dark...
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Birth Defects
Birth defects, or congenital defects, are present at birth. They result from heredity, environmental influences, or maternal illness. Such defects range from the very minor, such as a da...
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Congenital Birth Defects
The term congenital is used to describe a condition or defect that exists at birth. Congenital disorders are present in the developing fetus. Sickle cell disease, Down syndrom...
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Birth Defects
Birth defects are physical abnormalities that are present at birth. They are also called congenital abnormalities. More than 3,000 have been identified.
Birth defects are found in 2-3% o...
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Birth Defects
Birth defects, also known as congenital malformations, are structural or metabolic abnormalities present at birth. While subtle variations from the normal, of no clinical interest, occ...
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Birth Defects
Defects present at birth, resulting from hereditary factors, environmental influences, or maternal illness.
Birth or congenital defects are present at birth and result from hereditary fa...
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