birth defect

noun

, Pathology.

1. any physical, mental, or biochemical abnormality present at birth.

Example Sentences

Folic acid is to be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour in the UK to help prevent birth defects.

From BBC

This increases the risk of inbreeding, which could result in birth defects.

From BBC

Genetically isolated pumas hemmed in by the 101 Freeway were showing birth defects and needed an outlet fast.

From Los Angeles Times

An "abuse of power" 40 years ago has left families fighting for truth over the cause of birth defects, according to former Prime Minister Theresa May.

From BBC

Kimmel mentioned his young son Billy, who needed three open-heart surgeries because of a congenital birth defect, asking why Republicans would want to overturn the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare.

From Los Angeles Times