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Condition present at birth regardless of cause
A birth defect is an abnormal condition that is present at birth, regardless of its cause. Birth defects may result in disabilities that may be physical
Birth_defect
Congenital disorder that causes a lack of limbs
by major defects affecting the respiratory, cardiac, and craniofacial systems. This can include absence of both lungs, structural heart defects such as
Amelia_(birth_defect)
Medication side effects
noted. The NCI study provides limited evidence of an increased risk of birth defects in the sons or daughters of women who were exposed prenatally to DES
Birth defects of diethylstilbestrol
Birth_defects_of_diethylstilbestrol
Defect in the structure of the heart that is present at birth
present at birth. A congenital heart defect is classed as a cardiovascular disease. Signs and symptoms depend on the specific type of defect. Symptoms
Congenital_heart_defect
Group of birth defects of the brain or spinal cord
Neural tube defects (NTDs) are a group of birth defects in which an opening in the spine or cranium remains from early in human development. In the third
Neural_tube_defect
Group of conditions resulting from maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy
effects (FAE), partial fetal alcohol effects (PFAE), alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD), and static encephalopathy, but these terms have fallen out of
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Fetal_alcohol_spectrum_disorder
Birth defects linked to thalidomide use
women. While initially deemed to be safe in pregnancy, the link between birth defects and thalidomide were presented in November 1961 by Widukind Lenz, and
Thalidomide_scandal
Group of congenital defects
Transposition of the great vessels, cardiac transposition, a congenital heart defect with malformation of any of the major vessels Transposition of teeth Penoscrotal
Transposition_(birth_defect)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up defect in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Defect or defects may refer to: Angular defect, in geometry Birth defect, an abnormal condition present
Defect
Birth defect of the spinal cord
Spina bifida (SB; /ˈspaɪnə ˈbɪfɪdə/; Latin for 'split spine') is a birth defect in which there is incomplete closing of the spine and the membranes around
Spina_bifida
Cultural rule that prohibits incest
the version of homozygous alleles responsible for a birth defect from its parents, the birth defect will be expressed; on the other hand, should the child
Incest_taboo
Nullified restrictions on illegitimacy
Defect of birth was, under former Roman Catholic canon law, a canonical impediment to ordination as a result of illegitimacy. Defect of birth inhibited
Defect of birth (Catholic canon law)
Defect_of_birth_(Catholic_canon_law)
Academic journal
Birth Defects Research is a peer-reviewed academic journal of birth defects published by Wiley on behalf of the Society for Birth Defects Research and
Birth_Defects_Research
The National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) was founded in 1997. It is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit volunteer organization whose members are involved
National Birth Defects Prevention Network
National_Birth_Defects_Prevention_Network
American nonprofit organization
organization expanded its focus to the prevention of birth defects and infant mortality. In 2005, as preterm birth emerged as the leading cause of death for children
March_of_Dimes
Immunomodulatory drug which can cause birth defects
teratogen and carries an extremely high risk of severe, life-threatening birth defects if administered or taken during pregnancy. It causes skeletal deformities
Thalidomide
1945 attacks in Japan during WWII
James V. Neel led the study which found that the overall number of birth defects was not significantly higher among the children of survivors who were
Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Atomic_bombings_of_Hiroshima_and_Nagasaki
Medical condition
septal defect is usually symptomless at birth. It usually manifests a few weeks after birth.[citation needed] VSD is an acyanotic congenital heart defect, AKA
Ventricular_septal_defect
Court case linking atmospheric toxic waste and birth defects
in the world to establish a link between atmospheric toxic waste and birth defects – all previous cases have involved water pollution – and held implications
Corby_toxic_waste_case
Small settlement at Arizona-Utah state border
Future. Retrieved August 3, 2017. Hollenhorst, John (February 9, 2006). "Birth defect is plaguing children in FLDS towns". DeseretNews.com. Archived from the
Short_Creek_Community
Birth defect of the collarbones, skull, and teeth
Cleidocranial dysostosis (CCD), also called cleidocranial dysplasia, is a birth defect that mostly affects the bones and teeth. The collarbones are typically
Cleidocranial_dysostosis
British television series
seniors to turn a blind eye. Susan and Tracey's newborns have congenital birth defects, with Tracey's daughter Shelby having serious congenital heart and lungs
Toxic_Town
Defect resulting in visible intestines
Gastroschisis is a birth defect in which the baby's intestines extend outside of the abdomen through a hole next to the belly button. The size of the hole
Gastroschisis
Pregnancy at older ages
increases with her age. Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal birth defect, and a woman's risk of having a baby with Down syndrome is: Risk of having
Advanced_maternal_age
Medical condition
other malformations associated with congenital ring constrictions". Birth Defects Orig Artic Ser (14): 547. Light TR, Ogden JA (1993). "Congenital constriction
Constriction_ring_syndrome
Birth defect of the palate and upper lip
not joining properly during development. As such, they are a type of birth defect. The cause is unknown in most cases. Risk factors include smoking during
Cleft_lip_and_cleft_palate
Animal birth defect
A cloven paw is a congenital anomaly (birth defect) that affects some animals such as dogs. The condition occurs when the animal's paws do not separate
Cloven_paw
Congenital discontinuity of the oesophagus
Esophageal atresia is a congenital medical condition (birth defect) that affects the alimentary tract. It causes the esophagus to end in a blind-ended
Esophageal_atresia
Human heart defect present at birth
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which blood flows between the atria (upper chambers) of the heart. Some flow is a normal condition
Atrial_septal_defect
Uranium with lower content of 235U
human epidemiological evidence is consistent with increased risk of birth defects in offspring of persons exposed to DU." A 2021 study concluded that
Depleted_uranium
Neural tube defect involving absence of much of the brain, skull and scalp
not survive longer than a few hours or days after birth. Anencephaly is a severe neural tube defect typically considered incompatible with prolonged postnatal
Anencephaly
Medical condition
Prune belly syndrome (PBS) is a rare, genetic birth defect affecting about 1 in 40,000 births. About 97% of those affected are male. Prune belly syndrome
Prune_belly_syndrome
Conclusion of the human pregnancy
Asynclitic birth, an abnormal birth position Birth defect Childbirth positions Coffin birth Ferguson reflex List of countries by number of births Maternal
Childbirth
Latter-Day Saints denomination
2006). "Birth defect is plaguing children in FLDS towns". Deseret News. Archived from the original on February 16, 2006. "Doctor: Birth defects increase
Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Fundamentalist_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-Day_Saints
Birth defect in which the vagina fails to completely form
the underdevelopment or incomplete development of the vagina. It is a birth defect or congenital abnormality of the female genitourinary system. Vaginal
Vaginal_hypoplasia
Initiative on toxic substances
protect drinking water sources from toxic substances that cause cancer or birth defects and to reduce or eliminate exposures to those chemicals generally, such
1986 California Proposition 65
1986_California_Proposition_65
American disabled child (2014–2020)
born missing about 80% of his brain due to microhydranencephaly, a rare birth defect and neurological condition with the traits of both microcephaly (abnormally
Jaxon_Buell
Communication disorder in which normal speech is disrupted
susceptible to impairments. A person who has a stroke, an accident or birth defect may have speech and language problems. Common speech disorders include
Speech_disorder
Birth defect of malformed rectum
An imperforate anus or anorectal malformations (ARMs) are birth defects in which the rectum is malformed. ARMs are a spectrum of different congenital
Imperforate_anus
Medical condition
Cloacal exstrophy (CE) is a severe birth defect wherein much of the abdominal organs (the bladder and intestines) are exposed. It often causes the splitting
Cloacal_exstrophy
Female parent
of a child. A woman may be considered a mother by virtue of having given birth, by raising a child who may or may not be her biological offspring, or by
Mother
Study of developmental anomalies
are substances that may cause non-heritable birth defects via a toxic effect on an embryo or fetus. Defects include malformations, disruptions, deformations
Teratology
Bony structure found in vertebrates
degenerative discs being recognizable examples. Spina bifida is the most common birth defect that affects the spinal column. The number of vertebrae in a region can
Spinal_column
Assisted reproductive technology procedure
2008, an analysis of the data of the National Birth Defects Study in the US found that certain birth defects were significantly more common in infants conceived
In_vitro_fertilisation
2004 film by Jonathan Glazer
2004). "Irreparable Birth Defects". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 22, 2008. Mathews, Jack (October 29, 2004). "Eerie 'Birth' Not Without Complications"
Birth_(2004_film)
Malformation of the chest muscle and fingers on one side of the body
Poland syndrome is a birth defect characterized by an underdeveloped chest muscle and short webbed fingers on one side of the body. There may also be short
Poland_syndrome
Extreme form of holoprosencephaly
most extreme form of holoprosencephaly and is a congenital disorder (birth defect) characterized by the failure of the embryonic prosencephalon to properly
Cyclopia
Injury to a child before, during, or just after birth
delivery, including injuries caused by trauma. Birth injuries must be distinguished from birth defects. "Birth defect" refers to damage that occurs while the
Birth_injury
Malformation in which the urethral opening is misplaced.
It is the second-most common birth defect of the male reproductive system, affecting about one of every 250 males at birth, although when including milder
Hypospadias
British urban legend
no medical diagnosis for the rare deformity. An explanation for the birth defect may have been a form of craniopagus parasiticus (a parasitic twin head
Edward_Mordake
State of the reproductive system without evidence of disease, disorders, or deficiencies
About 2% to 3% of babies are born with a major birth defect. In most cases, the cause of the birth defect is unknown. The first 3 months of the pregnancy
Sexual and reproductive health
Sexual_and_reproductive_health
Medical condition
specific GAG which builds up in the body is called keratan sulfate. This birth defect, which is autosomal recessive, is a type of lysosomal storage disorder
Morquio_syndrome
Birth defect in which the intestine lacks certain nerves
Hirschsprung's disease (HD or HSCR) is a birth defect in which nerves are missing from parts of the intestine. The most prominent symptom is constipation
Hirschsprung's_disease
Condition in which the head is small due to an underdeveloped brain
her fetus. This can result in other severe brain malformations and birth defects. A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine has documented
Microcephaly
Protein in humans
"Researchers Gain New Insights into the Mystery of Thalidomide-Caused Birth Defect". Scientific American. Retrieved 2010-03-11. Anon. "Thalidomide - A Second
Cereblon
Birth defect of the development of the brain
Agenesis of the corpus callosum (ACC) is a rare birth defect in which there is a complete or partial absence of the corpus callosum. It occurs when the
Agenesis of the corpus callosum
Agenesis_of_the_corpus_callosum
Fibrous tissue in the heart
Surgical repairs are often necessary for a person born with a congenital defect of the heart. While surgical laparoscopy still leaves myocardial scarring
Myocardial_scarring
Birth at less than a specified gestational age
Malone FD, et al. (August 2007). "The contribution of birth defects to preterm birth and low birth weight". Obstetrics and Gynecology. 110 (2 Pt 1): 318–324
Preterm_birth
English influencer (born 2000)
mother, Michaelina "Mikey" Argy, was born with shortened arms due to a birth defect from thalidomide, a sleeping pill developed in Germany. Michaelina was
Madeline_Argy
Medical condition
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare birth defect that occurs when incomplete formation of the diaphragm allows abdominal organs to protrude
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Congenital_diaphragmatic_hernia
Failure of the testicle(s) to descend into the scrotum
(kryptos) 'hidden' and ὄρχις (orchis) 'testicle'. It is the most common birth defect of the male genital tract. About 3% of full-term and 30% of premature
Cryptorchidism
of significant STIs. Children conceived through sperm donation have a birth defect rate of almost a fifth compared with the general population.[unreliable
Screening of potential sperm bank donors
Screening_of_potential_sperm_bank_donors
Testing for diseases or conditions in a fetus
Prenatal testing is a tool that can be used to detect some birth defects at various stages prior to birth. Prenatal testing consists of prenatal screening and
Prenatal_testing
American track and field hurdle athlete (1959–1998)
age 38, she died in her sleep during an epileptic seizure caused by a birth defect. Griffith Joyner is buried at the El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest
Florence_Griffith_Joyner
1997 book by Ian Stevenson
Ian Stevenson, published by Praeger. The book is about birthmarks and birth defects ostensibly associated with reincarnation. Where Reincarnation and Biology
Where Reincarnation and Biology Intersect
Where_Reincarnation_and_Biology_Intersect
Medical condition
or environmental condition(s) that can add to the probability of this birth defect. There are different pathways for treatment available. The first step
Bochdalek_hernia
Vitamin B9; nutrient essential for DNA synthesis
newborn congenital heart defects. Prenatal supplementation with folic acid did not appear to reduce the risk of preterm births. One systematic review indicated
Folate
1997 studio album by Helmet
and he claims that he had the most trouble tracking the bridge to "Birth Defect". The penultimate track "Insatiable" is noted for being the heaviest
Aftertaste_(album)
Chemical herbicide and defoliant
Monsanto Company. Agent Orange exposure is linked to increased rates of birth defects, malignancies, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. The science on
Agent_Orange
Health problem from genome abnormalities
Genetic disorders are present before birth, and some genetic disorders produce birth defects, but birth defects can also be developmental rather than
Genetic_disorder
Congenital disorder of the skull and digits
2010) and by Ercoli G. et al. (Argentina, 2014). An omphalocele is a birth defect in which an intestine or other abdominal organs are outside of the body
Apert_syndrome
Physical anomaly involving extra fingers or toes
Polydactyly (commonly known as sixth finger and extra finger) is a birth defect that results in extra fingers or toes. The hands are more commonly involved
Polydactyly
American actor (born 1995)
Pitt. Lucas Iverson is from Baltimore, Maryland. He was born with a birth defect that required frequent medical attention during his early years. He attended
Lucas_Iverson
Bone development disease
and genetic factors. There appears to be hereditary component for this birth defect given that the risk of developing congenital clubfoot is 25% when a first-degree
Clubfoot
American musician and frontman of Kiss (born 1952)
Jewish in adulthood. Since Stanley's right ear was misshapen from a birth defect called microtia and he was unable to hear on that side, he found it difficult
Paul_Stanley
Character from The Jungle Book
Shere Khan "is the chief among tigers". The character was born with a birth defect, a crippled leg, so his mother gave him the derisive nickname "Lungri"
Shere_Khan
Medical syndrome
factors in the children's histories. PCE is associated with premature birth, birth defects, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other conditions.
Prenatal_cocaine_exposure
Medical device sometimes used to treat fecal incontinence
interventions, so they may benefit from using anal plugs. Spina bifida is a birth defect where a part of the spinal cord is not surrounded by the vertebrae; either
Anal_plug
Sexual activity between close relatives
a review of 48 studies of children parented by cousins, the rate of birth defects was twice that of non-related couples: 4% for cousin couples as opposed
Incest
Fictional character
dysplasia, a birth defect. Weaver was surprised to learn that Helen knew nothing about it, and her long-held fear that the birth defect was the reason
Kerry_Weaver
Malformation in veterinary medicine
in human medicine, where it was also a twin pregnancy. Birth defect – Condition present at birth regardless of cause Schmallenberg orthobunyavirus – Species
Amorphous_globosus
Process in which an embryo and later fetus develops during gestation
exposures, such as: Alcohol, certain drugs, and other toxins that cause birth defects, such as fetal alcohol syndrome Infection (such as rubella or cytomegalovirus)
Prenatal_development
Medical condition
known as congenital femoral deficiency (CFD), is a rare, non-hereditary birth defect that affects the pelvis, particularly the hip bone, and the proximal
Proximal femoral focal deficiency
Proximal_femoral_focal_deficiency
Prevention of human pregnancy
pregnancy, they do not increase the risk of miscarriage nor cause birth defects. Both types of birth control pills prevent fertilization mainly by inhibiting ovulation
Birth_control
Solid part of maxilla
like "hue", and [ɻ] (/r/, only for some speakers) like "red". In the birth defect called cleft palate, the left and right portions of this plate are not
Hard_palate
Survivors of atomic bombings in Japan
the hypocenter, microcephaly was observed; this is the only elevated birth defect issue observed in the hibakusha, occurring in approximately 50 in-utero
Hibakusha
Tobacco smoking during pregnancy
increase the risk that their child will develop birth defects, particularly congenital heart defects than expectant mothers who have never smoked. The
Smoking_and_pregnancy
Neural tube defect in which the spinal cord is exposed
- ῥάχις" - spine, and "schisis - σχίσις" - split) is a developmental birth defect involving the neural tube. This anomaly occurs in utero, when the posterior
Rachischisis
Medical condition
and less accurately VACTERL syndrome) refers to a recognized group of birth defects which tend to co-occur (see below). This pattern is a recognized association
VACTERL_association
Iraq with special reference to Mosul and possible effects on cancer and birth defect rates". Medicine, Conflict and Survival. 29 (1): 7–25. doi:10.1080/13623699
Environmental impact of the Gulf wars
Environmental_impact_of_the_Gulf_wars
Assessment of Chernobyl's impact on Earth since 1986
Telegraph. Retrieved 27 April 2016. Norton, Amy (24 March 2010). "Higher birth-defect rate seen in Chernobyl area". Reuters Health. Retrieved 18 February 2022
Effects of the Chernobyl disaster
Effects_of_the_Chernobyl_disaster
Surgical procedure to enhance or reconstruct a human nose
trauma caused by blast injury. Reconstructive surgery can also treat birth defects, breathing problems, and failed primary rhinoplasties. Rhinoplasty may
Rhinoplasty
Congenital defect
4,000 births and is associated with a high rate of mortality (25%) and severe malformations, such as cardiac anomalies (50%), neural tube defect (40%)
Omphalocele
Weight of a human neonate at birth
Birth weight is the body weight of a neonate at their birth. The average birth weight in babies of European and African descent is 3.5 kilograms (7.7 lb)
Birth_weight
American armless aviator, scuba diver, and Taekwondo black-belt
American Taekwondo Association. She was born without arms due to a rare birth defect. Jessica Cox graduated from the University of Arizona in 2005 with a
Jessica_Cox
South African sprinter and convicted murderer (born 1986)
amputated below the knee when he was 11 months old as a result of a birth defect; he was born missing the outsides of both feet and both fibulas. Pistorius's
Oscar_Pistorius
Wife of Al Capone (1897–1986)
granddaughter of Ralph Capone), this was because Capone was sterile due to a birth defect. Other sources claim that she contracted syphilis from Al, which caused
Mae_Capone
Methods to achieve pregnancy by artificial or partially artificial means
likely to have cerebral palsy. Sperm donation is an exception, with a birth defect rate of almost a fifth compared to the general population. It may be
Assisted reproductive technology
Assisted_reproductive_technology
American litigation attorney and author
first case in American history against a chemical company for causing a birth defect. The following year, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice named Ferraro a
Jim_Ferraro
Glycoalkaloid poison found in the nightshade family of plants
shown no correlation between potato consumption and the incidence of birth defects. Livestock can also be susceptible to glycoalkaloids. High concentrations
Solanine
BIRTH DEFECT
BIRTH DEFECT
Girl/Female
Danish, German, Swedish
Famous; Bright
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Birch
Surname or Lastname
English, German, Danish, and Swedish
English, German, Danish, and Swedish : topographic name for someone who lived by a birch tree or in a birch wood, from a Germanic word meaning ‘birch’ (Old English birce ‘birch’, Middle High German birche, Old Danish birk). In some cases, the German name may be derived from places named with this word, such as Birch in Aargau (see Birke). In Swedish, the name is in many instances ornamental.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, French, German, Hebrew
Son of the Earth; Form of Bartholomew; Son of Farmer
Boy/Male
English
Bright; shining; the birch tree.
Girl/Female
Welsh
Beautiful.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Birth
Girl/Female
Celtic
Splendid.
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English, Scottish
Arm of the Sea; Forest
Boy/Male
Hindu
Holy place, Sacred water, Place of pilgrimage
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Burt.German : habitational name for someone from any of several places in the Rhineland named Birth or Birten.
Girl/Female
Danish, German, Swedish
Bright; Famous
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : topographic name from Old English (ge)fyrhþe ‘woodland’ or ‘scrubland on the edge of a forest’.Scottish : habitational name from Firth in Orkney.Welsh : topographic name from Welsh ffrith, ffridd ‘barren land’, ‘mountain pasture’ (a borrowing of the Old English word mentioned in 1).
Female
Scandinavian
Pet form of Scandinavian Birgitta, BIRTHE means "exalted one."
Boy/Male
English
Son of the earth;often used as a surname.
Female
Danish
, strength.
Boy/Male
Welsh
Legendary son of Cadwy.
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Bright; Shining; Place Name; Where Birch Trees Grow
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Jain, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, Traditional
Holy Place; Pilgrim; To Go Yatra Dham; Tour to Holy Place
Boy/Male
English Scottish
Forest.
BIRTH DEFECT
BIRTH DEFECT
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Bright Girl
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Excellence of God
Boy/Male
Muslim
Lion cub
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Tendency to Identify Oneself with External Phenomena
Boy/Male
Indian
Winner of Guru by his Knowledge; Lord Shiva
Female
Swedish
Pet form of Swedish Asrid, SASSA means "god beautiful."
Female
Norwegian
Norwegian form of Latin Agatha, Ã…GOT means "good."
Boy/Male
Tamil
Karthick | காரà¯à®¤à®¿à®•
Lord Murugan
Boy/Male
Hindi American
White.
Boy/Male
British, English
Noble Friend
BIRTH DEFECT
BIRTH DEFECT
BIRTH DEFECT
BIRTH DEFECT
BIRTH DEFECT
n.
The wood or timber of the birch.
v. t.
To allot or furnish berths to, on shipboard; as, to berth a ship's company.
n.
Lawful birth.
n.
A birch twig or birch twigs, used for flogging.
n.
The act of bringing forth; as, she had two children at a birth.
a.
Before birth.
v. t.
To give an anchorage to, or a place to lie at; to place in a berth; as, she was berthed stem to stern with the Adelaide.
n.
A birth.
n.
Noble birth.
n.
The act or fact of coming into life, or of being born; -- generally applied to human beings; as, the birth of a son.
n.
See Berth.
n.
Lineage; extraction; descent; sometimes, high birth; noble extraction.
n.
A tree of several species, constituting the genus Betula; as, the white or common birch (B. alba) (also called silver birch and lady birch); the dwarf birch (B. glandulosa); the paper or canoe birch (B. papyracea); the yellow birch (B. lutea); the black or cherry birch (B. lenta).
n.
Origin; beginning; as, the birth of an empire.
n.
That which is born; that which is produced, whether animal or vegetable.
n.
A birch-bark canoe.
a.
Of or pertaining to the birch; birchen.
v. t.
To bind as with a girth.
a.
Birth; condition; rank by birth.
v. t.
To whip with a birch rod or twig; to flog.