birth defect

• Condición médica o anomalía física presente al nacer que puede afectar la estructura o función del cuerpo.

A medical condition or physical abnormality present at birth, which may affect the structure or function of the body.

1. Congenital abnormalityB2formal

   A physical or genetic condition present at birth that affects the structure or function of the body.

   Defecto congénito

   • The baby was born with a heart birth defect that required surgery.
   • Some birth defects can be detected during pregnancy through ultrasound.
   • Folic acid helps reduce the risk of certain birth defects.