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Polydactyly is a genetic condition that results in the presence of extra fingers or toes, which can manifest as a sixth digit. It can occur as an isolated trait or as part of a syndrome involving other physical or developmental anomalies. The condition is often inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and can vary in complexity, from a small nubbin to a fully formed functional digit. Other associated genetic syndromes may also contribute to limb malformations, but polydactyly itself is the primary defect related to having extra fingers.
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What is the medical term meaning an agent that causes birth defects?
A teratogen is an agent that causes birth defects.
What is the medical term meaning factor that causes abnormal fetal development and birth defects?
A teratogen is a factor that causes birth defects.
What are the four categories of birth defects?
The four causes of birth defects are body metabolism,function of structure, and heart.
What are the four causes of birth defects?
born in the wrong age
What causes stubbed fingers as a birth defect?
what diseases causes stubbed fingers, protruding upper jaw
Can birth control be harmful if you are pregnant and do not know it?
Myth: I've heard that the pill causes birth defects. The Truth: The pill does not cause birth defects or affect the health of future children
Can marijuana cause birth deffects?
There is currently no scientific evidence to support the theory that cannabis causes birth defects.
What are some causes of blindness?
old age, deterioration, and birth defects are the most common.
What vitamin causes still biths and birth defects?
vitamin b(folic acid)
Did Jesus have any birth defects?
No he did not have any birth defects.
What are some of the causes of infant mortality?
Birth defects are the leading causes of infant mortality. Other leading causes include premature birth, low birth weight, SIDS, accidental injury, circulatory diseases, and complications during pregnancy.
How does fetal exposure to marijuana affect an infant?
It causes a chemical imbalance in the fetus, thus causing the child to be born with a birth defect. Some examples of these birth defects include missing fingers and/or limbs, mental instability, heart murmur, or the child could be still born (meaning they are born dead).
