Developmental Abnormalities

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noun a defect or abnormality in a person's physical or mental condition that is present from birth

  • The baby was born with a rare birth defect that required immediate medical attention.
  • My cousin was born with a birth defect that affects her hearing.
  • Dude, did you hear about that kid with the crazy birth defect?
  • Her inability to trust others was like a birth defect in her personality.