What are growth and development defects?

Also known as: Developmental defects, developmental disorders, birth defects, congenital anomalies, congenital abnormalities

Congenital growth and developmental defects is the broad general term used to describe defects that occur as the fetus is growing within its mother’s womb. About 3-4% of babies born in the USA will have a congenital defect. The term encompasses a wide variety of clinical conditions.

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Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

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