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Is a congenital disorder the same as a gametic disorder?
No. A gametic disorder is one that results from an absent or defective gene. A congenital disorder is caused by incidents at birth such as starvation of oxygen after an umbilical cord is wrapped around the newborn's neck. This can cause defects such as Cerebral Palsy. A few examples of a gametic disorder are cystic fibrosis and hemophilia.
Is cerebral palsy congenital?
Yes it is.
Can adults acquire cerebral palsy?
No, it is congenital meaning a condition that you are born with.
What disability does jerri jewel have?
Geri Jewell's disability is Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy is a congenital disorder that effects movement, muscle tone, and/or posture and is due to abnormal brain development (typically before birth). Geri Jewell is an actress, comedian, and advocate not only for individuals with disabilities, but also for the LGBT youth.
Use the word albinism in a sentence?
Albinism is a congenital disorder.
Which of the following may be a cause of congenital disorder?
All the above
What is cerebral palsey?
Cerebral palsey is a disorder of posture and movement, often associated with epilepsy and abnormalities of speech,
Is a congenital disorder a noninfectious disease?
Congenital disorder is noninfectious disease. Although it may be a result of infection by some infective agent like rubella virus, during first trimester of pregnancy.
How can immunodeficiency be prevented?
There is no way to prevent a congenital immuno-deficiency disorder. However, someone with a congenital immunodeficiency disorder might want to consider getting genetic counseling before having children.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal condition that is present at birth?
A congenital disorder is any abnormal condition that exists at the time of birth.
Can cerebral palsy be infectious?
I think you mean contagious and no it isn't it is congenital meaning you are born with it but it's not transmissible.
Who was cerebral palsy named after?
No one. Cerebral refers to the cerebrum portion of the brain and palsy refers to a disorder of movement
