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birth defect
noun as in congenital abnormality
Example Sentences
The campaign for disclosure and damages for ill health began decades ago as the veterans linked health conditions, cancers and birth defects in children to the nuclear testing that began in 1952.
Folic acid is to be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour in the UK to help prevent birth defects.
This increases the risk of inbreeding, which could result in birth defects.
Genetically isolated pumas hemmed in by the 101 Freeway were showing birth defects and needed an outlet fast.
An "abuse of power" 40 years ago has left families fighting for truth over the cause of birth defects, according to former Prime Minister Theresa May.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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