Significance of Congenital disorder
Congenital disorder refers to medical conditions present at birth, which can result from genetic factors, environmental influences, or maternal health practices during pregnancy. These disorders can manifest in various ways, affecting the urinary tract, causing limb shortening, or leading to infant mortality and disabilities. Some congenital disorders may require surgical intervention, stem cell transplantation, or can be linked to inherited defects. They can also be categorized within traditional frameworks, such as Ayurveda's classification of 'garbhaja' conditions.
Synonyms: Birth defect, Genetic disorder, Hereditary condition, Congenital anomaly, Congenital abnormality, Congenital defect.
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The concept of Congenital disorder in scientific sources
Congenital disorder denotes an inherited condition or birth defect that may result in infertility, as classified within Ayurvedic frameworks, highlighting the interplay between genetic factors and reproductive health from an early age.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) A medical condition present from birth, which in this context refers specifically to abnormalities in the urinary tract.[1] (2) Genetic conditions present from birth that can arise due to chromosomal abnormalities as assessed through cytogenetic studies.[2] (3) Health conditions that are present at birth and can cause various disabilities, affecting children and infants.[3]