| congenital rubella syndrome |
Also known as the German or three day measles. This is caused by the exposure of a fetus to the rubella virus. The areas affected in the fetus include vision, hearing, and heart. The most common vision problems include cataracts, glaucoma, microphthalmia, hypoplasia of the iris, macular lesions, optic atrophy, colobomas, nystagmus, and strabismus. Visual acuity and visual fields are reduced.
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| congenital syphilis |
Chronic infectious disease acquired by the fetus in the uterus. Early symptoms include low birth weight, fever, and skin problems. Sensorineural hearing loss of slow progressive nature occurs.
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| congestive heart failure |
Condition that results when the heart cannot pump strongly enough.
Ãâó: www.ucsfhealth.org/childrens/edu/icnGlossary.html
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| conglomerate |
Made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds.
Ãâó: www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/silvics_manual/volume_2...
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| congestion |
excessive or abnormal accumulation of blood in a part.
Ãâó: haabet.dk/patent/The_Spencer_System_1952/Glossary....
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