fetal alcohol syndrome
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Definition
Noun: A congenital medical condition in which physical deformities, abnormal facial development, or impaired mental ability occur because the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy.
Usage
This term is used exclusively as a medical diagnosis. It describes a specific set of developmental disorders and is a formal, clinical term. - It is typically used in healthcare, public health education, and scientific literature. - It is often abbreviated as FAS.
Examples
- The pediatrician diagnosed the child with fetal alcohol syndrome.
- Public health campaigns aim to prevent fetal alcohol syndrome by educating expectant mothers.
- Fetal alcohol syndrome is a leading preventable cause of intellectual disability.
Advanced Usage
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): This is a broader umbrella term that includes fetal alcohol syndrome as the most severe diagnosis, along with other conditions caused by prenatal alcohol exposure.
- While he doesn't have full fetal alcohol syndrome, his learning difficulties are consistent with a condition on the fetal alcohol spectrum.
Variants and Related Words
- FAS: The common acronym for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
- FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders): The broader diagnostic category.
Synonyms
- Alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND): A related condition under the FASD umbrella focusing on neurological and behavioral issues without the full physical features of FAS.
- Static encephalopathy (alcohol-related): A formal neurological term sometimes used.
Note: While these terms are related and fall under the FASD umbrella, they are not perfect synonyms, as they describe specific variations within the spectrum of conditions.
Noun
- a congenital medical condition in which body deformation occurs or facial development or mental ability is impaired because the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy