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Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder
A range of effects, including physical, mental, behavioral, and/or learning disabilities, that can occur in the offspring of women who consume alcoholic beverages during pregnancy. The term foetal alcohol spectrum disorder encompasses several conditions. foetal alcohol syndrome is the most severe disorder, and is characterised by abnormal facial features and growth and central nervous system problems.
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