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== Birth Defects Research == ...focuses on understanding the causes, prevention, and treatment of [[birth defects]].

== Color Vision Defects == '''Color vision defects''' (pronunciation: /ˈkʌlər ˈvɪʒən dɪˈfɛkts/), also known as [[Col

...onunciation: dis-mor-fo-lo-ji) is a branch of [[Clinical genetics|clinical genetics]] that involves the study of human [[Congenital disorder|congenital disorde * [[Clinical genetics]]: The medical specialty that provides a diagnostic service and "genetic co

'''Cleft lip''' and '''cleft palate''' are types of [[birth defect]]s that affect an infant's upper lip and mouth. A cleft lip creates ...s the physical split in the lip or roof of the mouth, which can be seen at birth. Other symptoms can include feeding difficulties, speech problems, and freq

.../kənˈdʒɛnɪtəl ˌmæl.fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/) is a physical defect present in a baby at birth that can involve many different parts of the body, including the brain, hea * [[Birth Defect]]: A physical or biochemical abnormality that is present at birth and that may be inherited or the result of environmental influence.

...19th and early 20th centuries. The theory was often used to explain birth defects or unusual characteristics in children. Modern [[Genetics|genetics]] and [[Embryology|embryology]] have largely discredited the theory of [[Ma

The term "Genitopatellar" is derived from the Latin words "genitus" meaning "birth" and "patella" meaning "kneecap". The syndrome is named after the two most ...lity]]. Other symptoms may include [[renal anomalies]], [[congenital heart defects]], and [[facial dysmorphism]].

'''Cleft lip''' and '''cleft palate''' are types of [[birth defect]]s that affect the upper lip and roof of the mouth. * [[Birth defect]]

...involves one or more problems with the heart's structure that exist since birth. === Genetics ===

...obesogen" is derived from the words "obesity" and "-gen", a suffix used in genetics to denote a substance or factor that produces a particular effect or phenom ...(or hormone) systems. These disruptions can cause cancerous tumors, birth defects, and other developmental disorders.

...atogenicity]]''': This refers to the ability of a substance to cause birth defects. Some mutagens are also teratogens. [[Category:Genetics]]

...ith poor prognosis. It has also been observed in cases of congenital birth defects and in patients with [[neurodegenerative diseases]]. [[Category:Genetics]]

...ems, and distinctive facial features. Some individuals may also have heart defects, seizures, and other medical problems. * [[Deletion (genetics)]]: A mutation (a genetic aberration) in which a part of a chromosome or a

...ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/, the term is derived from the Greek word "genomos" meaning "birth" and the English word "engineering" which refers to the application of scie ...he creation of genetically modified organisms or the correction of genetic defects.

...ings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transpla ...treated include those missing anatomy due to cancer, traumatic injury, or birth differences.  Generally, there are no state licensing requirements for ana

...life cycle]]: The sequence of life stages that an organism undergoes from birth to reproduction ending with the generation of the offspring. * [[Birth]]: The process of giving birth to offspring, marking the beginning of a new individual's life outside the