Birth Defects

Also known as: birth deformities congenital anomalies congenital disorders congenital malformations

Structural or functional abnormalities present from birth that can impair physical or cognitive development, requiring timely detection and early medical or therapeutic intervention to prevent long-term disability.
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Structural or functional abnormalities present from birth that can impair physical or cognitive development, requiring timely detection and early medical or therapeutic intervention to prevent long-term disability.
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