Congenital disorder involves defects in or damage to a developing fetus. It may be the result of
genetic abnormalities, the
intrauterine (uterus) environment, errors of morphogenesis, or a chromosomal abnormality. The outcome of the disorder will further depend on...
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hormone deficiency present at birth. Approximately 1 in 4000 newborn
infants has a severe
deficiency of thyroid function, while even more have mild or
partial degrees. If untreated for several months after birth,...
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congenital cardiovascular defect occurs when the
heart or
blood vessels near...
Congenital means inborn or existing at birth. ...
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congenital heart defect (CHD) is a
heart problem which is present at birth, caused by improper development of the
heart during
fetal development.
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Congenital heart disease in adults
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Congenital Toxoplasmosis. The material in this report was ... Although
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