Congenital disorder Summary

Everything you need to understand or teach Congenital disorder.

  • 7 Encyclopedia Articles

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Encyclopedia Articles (7)

3,491 words, approx. 12 pages
Birth Defects A birth defect is an anomaly that is congenital, or present from birth. Birth defects are the leading cause of infant mortality, causing 22 percent of all infant deaths. Approximately 3 ... Read more
2,343 words, approx. 8 pages
Birth Defects and Abnormal Developments Birth defects, or congenital defects result from heredity, environmental influences, or maternal illness. Such defects range from the very minor, such as a dark... Read more
2,340 words, approx. 8 pages
Birth Defects Birth defects, or congenital defects, are present at birth. They result from heredity, environmental influences, or maternal illness. Such defects range from the very minor, such as a da... Read more
383 words, approx. 2 pages
Congenital Birth Defects The term congenital is used to describe a condition or defect that exists at birth. Congenital disorders are present in the developing fetus. Sickle cell disease, Down syndrom... Read more
812 words, approx. 3 pages
Birth Defects Birth defects are physical abnormalities that are present at birth. They are also called congenital abnormalities. More than 3,000 have been identified. Birth defects are found in 2-3% o... Read more
1,532 words, approx. 6 pages
Birth Defects Birth defects, also known as congenital malformations, are structural or metabolic abnormalities present at birth. While subtle variations from the normal, of no clinical interest, occ... Read more
2,828 words, approx. 10 pages
Birth Defects Defects present at birth, resulting from hereditary factors, environmental influences, or maternal illness. Birth or congenital defects are present at birth and result from hereditary fa... Read more