Term ID: T1595

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

/fetal-alcohol-syndrome/
A developmental disorder caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, resulting in physical abnormalities, cognitive impairments, and behavioral problems that persist throughout life, representing a preventable cause of intellectual disability.
Example: Children born with characteristic facial features, growth deficits, and learning disabilities due to maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy, requiring lifelong support and intervention.

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Reference: Jones & Smith (1973)