developmental abnormality
[/ˌdevəˈmɛntəl æbˈnɔrməlɪti/]
nounpl: developmental abnormalities
anormalidade do desenvolvimento
1. A deviation from the normal pattern of growth and development in an organism, occurring during fetal development or early childhood
The ultrasound revealed a developmental abnormality in the fetus that required further investigation.
O ultrassom revelou uma anormalidade do desenvolvimento no feto que exigia investigação adicional.
2. A structural or functional defect that arises during embryonic or postnatal development
Developmental abnormalities can range from minor to severe depending on the affected organ system.
As anormalidades do desenvolvimento podem variar de leves a graves dependendo do sistema de órgãos afetado.
3. Any congenital or acquired disorder affecting normal developmental processes
Early intervention can help children with developmental abnormalities reach their full potential.
A intervenção precoce pode ajudar crianças com anormalidades do desenvolvimento a atingir seu potencial máximo.
This is primarily a medical and clinical term used by healthcare professionals, geneticists, and pediatricians in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, healthcare discussions about developmental abnormalities are often covered under public health initiatives (SUS - Sistema Único de Saúde) with prenatal screening programs. The term carries clinical significance and is used in formal medical documentation and research settings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in utero abnormality - anormalidade intrauterina
structural abnormality - anormalidade estrutural
functional abnormality - anormalidade funcional
early detection of developmental abnormality - detecção precoce de anormalidade do desenvolvimento
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