BIRTH DEFECT


Meaning of BIRTH DEFECT in English

Genetic or trauma-induced abnormality present at birth.

A more restrictive term than congenital disorder , it covers abnormalities that arise during the formation of an embryo 's organs and tissues and does not include those caused by diseases (e.g., syphilis ) that damage structures after they are formed.

Britannica English dictionary.      Английский словарь Британика.