Significance of Congenital defect

Congenital defect is defined differently across various fields. Purana links it to lineage succession, while Ayurveda associates it with inherited physiological anomalies and the mother's actions during pregnancy. Science attributes it to birth abnormalities potentially caused by environmental factors. Health Sciences defines it as anomalies present at birth, often resulting from genetics or environmental influences, and impacting the newborn's health. These defects, which can be structural or functional, are present at birth and may influence development.

Synonyms: Birth defect, Congenital anomaly, Hereditary defect, Genetic disorder, Developmental disorder., Congenital disorder, Congenital malformation, Inherited defect

In Dutch: Aangeboren afwijking; In Finnish: Synnynnäinen vika; In Spanish: Defecto congénito

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Hindu concept of 'Congenital defect'

The concept of Congenital defect in scientific sources