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16 Cards in this Set
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ankyloglossia
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an abnormal restriction of the tongue caused by an abnormally tight frenulum
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atresia
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complete closure of a body opening
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cleft lip
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failure of the maxillary and median nasal processes to fuse normally
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cleft palate
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an opening of the palate
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developmental hip dysplasia AKA congenital hip dysplasia
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improper formation and function of the hip socket
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fistula
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abnormal opening
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frenulum
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the membrane attached to the lower anterior tip of the tongue
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hydrocephalus
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an excess of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles and subarachnoid spaces of the brain
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meconium plug
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extremely hard portion of meconium that completely obstructs the intestinal lumen, causing bowel obstruction
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omphalocele
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protrusion of abdominal contents through the abdominal wall at the point of the junction of the umbilical cord and abdomen
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polydactyly
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presence of one or more additional fingers
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spina bifida
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most often used as a collective term for all spinal cord disorders
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stenosis
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narrowing
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syndactyly
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fusing of the fingers
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transillumination
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holding a bright light such as a flashlight or a specialized light - a Chun gun - against a body part to reveal fluid inside
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volvulus
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a twisting of the bowel causing obstruction
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