Congenital disorders (birth defects) can be classified as follows –
| Classification | Example |
| Malformation or congenital abnormality | Congenital heart defect |
| Genetic disease | Down syndrome |
| Fetal disease | Fetal toxoplasmosis |
| Disability | Mental abnormality |
| Intrauterine growth retardation | Idiopathic |
Also see:
- Important Notes For NEET Biology – Human Health and Disease
- Important Notes For NEET Biology – Biological Classification
- What are the 4 types of genetic disorders?
- Give Examples For A Single Gene, Chromosomal And Multifactorial Disorder.
- Albinism is a congenital disorder resulting from the lack of which enzyme?
