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1. defect
noun. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] an imperfection in a bodily system.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
- defectus (Latin)
Rhymes with Birth Defect
- teleconnect
- overprotect
- interconnect
- disrespect
- reinspect
- misdirect
- disinfect
- disconnect
- reconnect
- recollect
- nondirect
- interject
- disaffect
- suspect
- subject
- resurrect
- respect
- reflect
- reelect
- redirect
- project
- neglect
- intersect
- inspect
- indirect
- incorrect
- expect
- deflect
- confect
- unchecked
Sentences with birth-defect
1. Noun Phrase
Folate may help reduce birth defect risks, if you are pregnant.
2. Noun Phrase
Cleft palate is the leading facial birth defect with hemifacial microsomia being the second leading facial birth defect.
3. Noun Phrase
Sometimes people have the procedure to address breathing problems or to rectify a birth defect.
4. Noun Phrase
Aortic stenosis is a birth defect** that plagues pugs (and other dogs).
2. defect
noun. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] a failing or deficiency.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
- defectus (Latin)
3. defect
noun. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] an imperfection in an object or machine.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
- defectus (Latin)
4. defect
noun. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
- defectus (Latin)
5. defect
verb. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army.
Antonyms
Etymology
- defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
- defectus (Latin)