birth defect
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The contract explicitly provided that she would terminate the pregnancy if the fetus had a serious birth defect and the intended parents requested an abortion.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Mr. Rodríguez Castro, known as “El Cangrejo”—the crab—because of a birth defect, never finished school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026
He was diagnosed with short bowel syndrome, an incurable disease caused by a birth defect, and Ms Ogg was told he would not survive the night.
From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2025
If a child also experiences a medical issue, including an extended hospital stay, a serious birth defect or a developmental delay, these problems can be compounded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2025
I’m always going to be the sister of a kid with a birth defect: that’s not the issue.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
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