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birth defectGenetic 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. birth defect [′bərth di′fekt] (medicine) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 1) Either can occur as a congenital abnormality (2) or secondary to chronic external otitis, (3-6) other diseases, (7,8) and trauma. Further epidemiologic and biologic studies are needed to explain, in a multi-factorial model, which factors (genetic and/or environmental) interact and influence the etiology of this congenital abnormality. The patient is unable to store urine for any significant amount of time because of a severely damaged external sphincter or a congenital abnormality. |
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