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Scope Note
Diseases existing at birth and often before birth, or that develop during the first month of life (INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES), regardless of causation. Of these diseases, those characterized by structural deformities are termed CONGENITAL ABNORMALITIES.
Entry Version
CONGENITAL HEREDITARY NEONATAL DIS ABNORM
Entry Term(s)
Congenital Disorders
Disorders, Congenital
Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Public MeSH Note
2002; see NEONATAL DISEASES AND ABNORMALTIES 1998-2001
Diseases existing at birth and often before birth, or that develop during the first month of life (INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES), regardless of causation. Of these diseases, those characterized by structural deformities are termed CONGENITAL ABNORMALITIES.
