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A congenital malformation is a physical anomaly that is deleterious, i.e. a structural defect perceived as a problem. A typical combination of malformations affecting more than one body part is referred to as a malformation syndrome. [citation needed] Some conditions are due to abnormal tissue development:
Minor physical anomalies (MPAs) are relatively minor (typically painless and, in themselves, harmless) congenital physical abnormalities consisting of features such as low-set ears, single transverse palmar crease, telecanthus, micrognathism, macrocephaly, hypotonia and furrowed tongue.
About 3% of newborns have a "major physical anomaly", meaning a physical anomaly that has cosmetic or functional significance. [24] Congenital disorders are responsible for 20% of infant deaths. [25] The most common congenital diseases are heart defects, Down syndrome, and neural tube defects. Trisomy 21 is the most common type of Down Syndrome.
A vascular anomaly is any of a range of lesions from a simple birthmark to a large tumor that may be disfiguring. They are caused by a disorder of the vascular system. [1] A vascular anomaly is a localized defect in blood vessels or lymph vessels. These defects are characterized by an increased number of vessels, and vessels that are both ...
Anomaly, a rift in the space-time continuum in the television series Futurama; Anomaly, any shortcut to hyperspace travel in Robert Heinlein's novels of the 1950s, today called wormholes "Anomaly" (Star Trek: Enterprise), a 2003 episode of Star Trek: Enterprise; The Anomaly, a 2014 film; Anomaly (comics), a villain in DC Comics
A physical disability is a limitation on a person's physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina. [1] Other physical disabilities include impairments which limit other facets of daily living , such as respiratory disorders , blindness , epilepsy [ 2 ] and sleep disorders .
Ebstein's anomaly; Ectopia cordis; Encephalocele; Endocardial cushion defect; Esophageal atresia; Exstrophy of the bladder; Fetal alcohol syndrome; First arch syndrome; Focal femoral hypoplasia; Gastrointestinal atresia; Gastroschisis; Holoprosencephaly; Hydranencephaly; Hydronephrosis; Hydrops fetalis; Hypoplastic left heart syndrome ...
Impairment in bodily structure or function is defined as involving an anomaly, defect, loss or other significant deviation from certain generally accepted population standards, which may fluctuate over time. Activity is defined as the execution of a task or action. The ICF lists nine broad domains of functioning which can be affected: