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).
Birth defects facts*. *Birth defects facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOE. 1  Birth defects are structural or functional abnormalities present at birth that cause physical or mental disability. 2  They are the leading cause of death for infants during the first year of life.