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'''Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia''' ...inherited genetic disorders that affect the [[adrenal glands]]. The term "congenital" refers to the condition being present at birth, "adrenal" pertains to the

== Congenital Disease == ...s a condition that is present at birth, regardless of its cause. The term "congenital" comes from the Latin word "congenitus", which means "born with" or "existi

...femoral focal deficiency''' (''PFFD'', also known as ''Congenital Femoral Deficiency'' or ''CFD'') is a rare, non-hereditary [[birth defect]] that affects the [ Deficiency: /dɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nsi/

...ase, known as [[21-hydroxylase deficiency]], is the most common cause of [[congenital adrenal hyperplasia]] (CAH), a group of inherited disorders of the adrenal * [[Congenital adrenal hyperplasia]]: A group of inherited disorders caused by mutations i

== 5-alpha-reductase deficiency == '''5-alpha-reductase deficiency''' ({{IPA|faɪv ˈælfə rɪˈdʌkˌteɪz dɪˈfɪʃənsi}}) is a rare [[ge

...o known as '''Eagle-Barrett Syndrome''' or '''Triad Syndrome''', is a rare congenital disorder characterized by a triad of symptoms: absence of abdominal muscles * '''[[Abdominal Muscles|Abdominal muscle deficiency]]''': The absence or underdevelopment of the abdominal muscles, leading to

...The ingestion of iodine prevents [[iodine deficiency]]. Worldwide, iodine deficiency affects about two billion people and is the leading preventable cause of in ...y 20th century to combat endemic goitre, a health problem caused by iodine deficiency.

* [[Congenital limb deficiency]]: A general term for a variety of conditions that involve the absence of a * [[Congenital anomalies]]

...al Hyperplasia]], [[Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome]], [[5-alpha reductase deficiency]], among others. * [[Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia]]

...Greek ''a-'' meaning "without", and ''kranion'' meaning "skull") is a rare congenital disorder that occurs in the human fetus. In this condition, the flat bones ...a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Some studies suggest a deficiency in [[folic acid]] during pregnancy may increase the risk.

...between the right and left sides of the heart. This defect is a type of [[congenital heart disease]], which means it is present at birth. ...atin words 'septum' meaning 'partition', and 'defectus' meaning 'lack' or 'deficiency'.

...(pronounced: /bɑːrt/), also known as '''Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex with Congenital Localized Absence of Skin and Deafness''', is a rare genetic disorder chara ...iduals with Bart syndrome may also have [[Radial Ray Deficiency|radial ray deficiency]], a condition that affects the development of the bones in the arms and ha

...verity of the condition, the combination of affected immune cells, and the deficiency in the immune response. ...malities in the genome, especially a condition that is present from birth (congenital).

...hilia]], among others. These disorders can be either [[Congenital Disorder|congenital]] (present at birth) or [[Acquired Disorder|acquired]] (developed after bir [[Anemia]] (pronunciation: uh-nee-mee-uh) is a condition characterized by a deficiency of [[Red Blood Cells|red blood cells]] or of [[Hemoglobin|hemoglobin]] in t

* [[Congenital hypothyroidism]]: A condition of thyroid hormone deficiency present at birth. * [[Critical congenital heart disease]]: A term that refers to a group of serious heart defects tha

* [[Nutritional deficiency]]: This occurs when the body does not get or is not able to absorb the nece * [[Congenital disorder]]: A condition that is present at birth, regardless of its cause.

...which is the bony socket containing the eye. This condition can be either congenital (present at birth) or acquired later in life due to trauma, disease, or sur ...xposure to certain drugs or chemicals during pregnancy, maternal vitamin A deficiency, and certain infections during pregnancy.

...rt disease (ACHD) physicians are trained to understand the complexities of congenital heart disease, anatomy, physiology, surgical repairs, and long-term complic ...and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, orga

* [[Congenital]]: A condition that is present from birth, which can be inherited or caused * [[Congenital heart disease]]: A defect in the structure of the heart and great vessels w

* [[Congenital]] - present or existing at the time of birth * [[Homocystinuria]] - a genetic disorder in which an enzyme deficiency causes a substance called homocystine to build up in the blood, leading to