birth defect
Inborn physical anomaly
A birth defect is a physical or biochemical abnormality present from birth, whether inherited genetically or caused by environmental factors during pregnancy.
Birth defects range from minor cosmetic irregularities to severe conditions incompatible with life: The ultrasound revealed a heart defect.
Also called congenital defect or congenital abnormality.
Abnormally developed structure
- inbornExisting from birth
- hereditaryPassed through generations
- inheritedReceived from forebears
- innateExisting since birth
neonatal · prenatal · fetal · maternal · chromosomal · teratogenic · pediatric · newborn
Vertebral column fails to close
- cleft palateCongenital oral roof opening
- cleft lipOral birth defect
- Down syndromeThird chromosome 21 present
- cystic fibrosisGenetic disorder thickening mucus
sickle cell anemia · thalassemia · hemophilia · Tay-Sachs · hydrocephalus · microcephaly · anencephaly · clubfoot
Developmental toxin
- thalidomideSedative causing fetal deformities
- rubellaViral illness with rash
- ZikaMosquito-spread viral infection
- alcohol exposureContact with intoxicating substances
toxoplasmosis · cytomegalovirus · radiation · medication · environmental · nutritional · infection · diabetes
Impairment affecting life activities
- impairmentDiminished function or capacity
- developmental delaySlower-than-typical milestone achievement
- special needsAtypical developmental or learning conditions
- early interventionPrompt response to emerging problems
therapy · surgery · rehabilitation · adaptive equipment · accessibility · support services · palliative care · quality of life
malformation
Abnormally developed structure
- inbornExisting from birth
- hereditaryPassed through generations
- inheritedReceived from forebears
innate · neonatal · prenatal · fetal · maternal · chromosomal · teratogenic · pediatric · newborn · obstetric
spina bifida
Vertebral column fails to close
- cleft palateCongenital oral roof opening
- cleft lipOral birth defect
- Down syndromeThird chromosome 21 present
cystic fibrosis · sickle cell anemia · thalassemia · hemophilia · Tay-Sachs · hydrocephalus · microcephaly · anencephaly · clubfoot · polydactyly
teratogen
Developmental toxin
- thalidomideSedative causing fetal deformities
- rubellaViral illness with rash
- ZikaMosquito-spread viral infection
alcohol exposure · toxoplasmosis · cytomegalovirus · radiation · medication · environmental · nutritional · infection · diabetes · obesity
disability
Impairment affecting life activities
- impairmentDiminished function or capacity
- developmental delaySlower-than-typical milestone achievement
- special needsAtypical developmental or learning conditions
early intervention · therapy · surgery · rehabilitation · adaptive equipment · accessibility · support services · palliative care · quality of life · prognosis
chromosomal
Relating to genetic structures
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- heredityGenetic trait transmission
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
DNA · genes · genotype · allele · recessive · dominant · polygenic · monogenic · karyotype · trisomy
- hereditygenes, DNA, gene, chromosomes, genetics
- dysfunctionserectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, thyroid dysfunction, organ failure, heart failure
- birth defectsmalformation, cleft lip, cleft palate, spina bifida, congenital defects
- pediatricspediatrician, pediatricians, pediatrics, pediatric care, well-child visit
- impairmentsimpairment, disability, paralysis, incapacity, blindness
- disabilitydisability rights, disability culture, disability activism, disability services, disability identity
birth defectinjury
Physical or psychological harm
trauma · occupational disease · lifestyle disease · degenerative disease · infectious disease
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