Birth defect
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- A birth defect is an abnormality of structure, function or metabolism (body chemistry) present at birth that results in physical or mental disability, or is fatal.
- 2 wk) (print) ? Sun Apr 16 2006 at 16:12:20 A birth defect is, in simple terms, a defect that is present at, or soon after, birth.
- Not every birth defect is the result of negligence.
- A birth defect is evident in about 7.
- A birth defect is also called a congenital malformation or a congenital anomaly.
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