birth defect

NOUN

congenital abnormality

Synonyms

WEAK

abnormality congenital anomaly congenital defect congenital malformation deformity disability mutation

Example Sentences

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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 most life-threatening pediatric conditions — cancer, birth defects and heart disease —together claim fewer lives than guns.

From Los Angeles Times

Toxoplasma gondii—a single-celled protozoan—is capable of infecting almost every mammal and bird species, including humans, and in severe cases causes blindness, birth defects, and death.

From Science Magazine

Eliad had a serious bladder infection and several possible birth defects.

From New York Times

Exposure to the poison can cause many diseases, from 20 forms of cancer to Type 2 diabetes and serious birth defects like cleft palates and club feet.

From Washington Post