fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

American  

[feet-l al-kuh-hawl spek-truhm dis-awr-der, alkuh-hol] / ˈfit l ˈæl kəˌhɔl ˈspɛk trəm dɪsˌɔr dər, ˈælkəˌhɒl /

noun

1. any of several disorders characterized by a variable cluster of birth defects that may include facial abnormalities, growth deficiency, intellectual disability, and other impairments, caused by the mother's consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. FASD

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Etymology

Origin of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

"Diagnosing an Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a multidisciplinary approach," Parisi said.

From Salon

Throughout the trial, Cruz’s defense attorneys alleged that Cruz suffered from “neurological disorders” related to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

From Washington Post

That, Ms. McNeill argued, had led to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, which was misdiagnosed by experts throughout Mr. Cruz’s life.

From New York Times

Lead defense attorney Melisa McNeill and her team have never disputed that Cruz committed a horrible crime, but they say his birth mother’s excessive drinking during pregnancy left him with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and put him on a path that led to the shooting.

From Seattle Times

Cruz’s lead attorney Melisa McNeill and her team never questioned the horror he inflicted, but focused on their belief that his birth mother’s heavy drinking during pregnancy left him with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

From Seattle Times