birth-defects

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Definition von birth-defects im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

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