The mere threat of a filibuster often is enough to block Senate action on a bill. House Floor Activity The much larger House needs to take additional steps before it can consider the reported legislation.
birth defect. n. A physiological or structural abnormality that develops at or before birth and is present at the time of birth, especially as a result of faulty development, infection, heredity, or injury. Also called congenital anomaly.. Any distortion of a part or general disfigurement of the body. 2. Congenital malformation, see there. 3. An abnormality of structure, function or body metabolism present at birth that may result in a physical and/or mental disability or is fatal. (bÄ­rth dÄfekt).
Structural birth defects are related to a problem with body parts and structure. These can include: Cleft lip or cleft palate. Heart defects, such as missing or misshaped valves. Abnormal limbs, such as a clubfoot. Neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, and problems related to the growth and development of the brain and spinal cord.