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birth defect
1) A birth defect is an abnormality present at birth. Also called a congenital defect, it can be caused by a genetic mutation, an unfavorable environment during pregnancy, or a combination of both. The effect of a birth defect can be mild, severe, or incompatible with life.
2) A physical or biochemical defect (as cleft palate, phenylketonuria, or Down syndrome) that is present at birth and may be inherited or environmentally induced.
- ส่วนหนึ่งของคำพูด: noun
- อุตสาหกรรม/ขอบเขต: Medical
- Category: Human genome
- Company: National Library of Medicine
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