congenital anomaly

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congenital anomaly

A newborn is diagnosed with a congenital anomaly.

Definition

Noun: A congenital anomaly is a structural or functional abnormality that is present at birth, regardless of whether it is caused by genetic factors, environmental influences during pregnancy, or a combination of both. It is a broad term encompassing a wide range of birth defects.

Usage

The term is used in medical, scientific, and general contexts to describe conditions existing from birth. It is a formal and clinical term. - It is typically used as a countable noun (e.g., a congenital anomaly, several congenital anomalies). - It often appears in discussions of pediatrics, genetics, embryology, and public health.

Examples
  • The ultrasound scan can sometimes detect a congenital anomaly before the baby is born.
  • Research aims to understand the causes of congenital anomalies to improve prevention strategies.
  • Heart defects are among the most common types of congenital anomaly.
Advanced Usage
  • "Major congenital anomaly": Refers to a birth defect that has significant medical, surgical, or cosmetic consequences (e.g., spina bifida, severe heart malformation).
  • "Minor congenital anomaly": Refers to a slight physical abnormality that is of no serious medical or cosmetic concern (e.g., a small skin tag, a single palmar crease).
Variants and Related Words
  • Congenital disorder: A synonym often used interchangeably with "congenital anomaly."
  • Birth defect: A more common, less clinical synonym.
  • Malformation: Often implies a structural anomaly in the shape or structure of a body part.
  • Congenital abnormality: Another direct synonym.
Synonyms
  • Birth defect
  • Congenital disorder
  • Congenital abnormality
  • Malformation (when referring to structural issues)
Antonyms
  • Acquired condition (a condition developed after birth)
  • Normal development
Related Phrases/Idioms

This is a specific medical term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. It may be part of larger fixed phrases in medical literature. - "Spectrum of congenital anomalies": Refers to the wide range of possible birth defects. - "Etiology of a congenital anomaly": Refers to the cause or origin of a birth defect.

congenital anomaly

A newborn is diagnosed with a congenital anomaly.

Noun
  1. a defect that is present at birth

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