birth defect

NOUN

congenital abnormality

Synonyms

WEAK

abnormality congenital anomaly congenital defect congenital malformation deformity disability mutation

Example Sentences

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It can also cause birth defects and isn’t approved for women.

From MarketWatch

Untreated fever and pain in pregnancy can raise the risk for miscarriage and birth defects, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine says.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was diagnosed with short bowel syndrome, an incurable disease caused by a birth defect, and Ms Ogg was told he would not survive the night.

From BBC

Despite this, the agency advises against its use for women and girls who could become pregnant because of the potential for birth defects.

From Science Daily

The approach was abandoned due to a significant misunderstanding of the thalidomide tragedy—when thousands of babies outside the U.S. were born with severe birth defects.

From The Wall Street Journal