Alcohol-Related Birth Defects
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Alcohol-Related Birth Defects (pronunciation: al-ko-hol re-lay-ted birth de-fects) refers to a range of physical and mental disabilities that can occur in a baby when a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy. These defects are part of a spectrum of conditions known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs).
Etymology
The term "Alcohol-Related Birth Defects" is derived from the English words "alcohol", "related", "birth", and "defects". The term was coined to describe the physical and mental defects that can occur in a baby due to alcohol exposure during pregnancy.
Related Terms
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS): A severe form of FASD, characterized by abnormal facial features, growth problems, and central nervous system problems.
- Partial Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (pFAS): Occurs when a person has some, but not all, of the symptoms of FAS.
- Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND): People with ARND might have intellectual disabilities and problems with behavior and learning.
- Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS): A group of conditions caused when a baby withdraws from certain drugs they’re exposed to in the womb before birth.
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