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Is Spina Bifida congenital?
Congenital means present at birth, and yes, Spina Bifida is present at birth. It is a birth defect. All birth defects are congenital.
What is a congenital defect mean for dogs?
Congenital defects in dogs are the abnormalities which are present at the time of birth. Congenital defects can occur in any system or in any part of the body.
How do you use congenital in a sentence?
Helen Keller's deafness and blindness were not congenital defects; she was normal at birth.
What are abdominal wall defects?
Abdominal wall defects are birth (congenital) defects that allow the stomach or intestines to protrude.
What percent of birth defects are caused by teratogens?
About 7% of all congenital defects are caused by exposure to teratogens
What are possible birth defects for a mother on steriods?
baby will have congenital cataracts.
What causes congenital cataracts?
Genetic defects or an infection or disease in the mother during pregnancy are among the causes of congenital cataracts.
What are the most common causes of amputation of the lower extremity in the US?
disease (70%), trauma (22%), congenital or birth defects (4%), and tumors (4%).
What is the medical term meaning an agent that causes birth defects?
A teratogen is an agent that causes birth defects.
Where can I learn more about congenital birth defects?
You can read about congenital birth defects at kidshealth.org (http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/birth_defects.html). For discussions with women sharing your experience, consider joining an online forum at pregnancy.com or babycenter.com.
How did Congenital Heart Defect get its name?
Congenital Heart Defect is a descriptive name. Congenital means present at birth. Defect means a structural problem or abnormality.Specific defects, combinations of defects, and surgical repairs are often named after the doctor who discovered them.
What causes ventricular septal defect?
Congenital heart defects are errors in the development of the heart structure.
