congenital anomaly
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.
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.
- 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.
- "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).
- 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.
- Birth defect
- Congenital disorder
- Congenital abnormality
- Malformation (when referring to structural issues)
- Acquired condition (a condition developed after birth)
- Normal development
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.
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a defect that is present at birth
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