# Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCTzTfQ8g3oId4ykzTyYH3b

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Prenatal Alcohol Syndrome

**Alternative Labels:**

- Alcohol-Induced Birth Defects
- Alcohol-Related Birth Defects
- Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND)
- FAS

## Definition

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a severe form of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure. It is characterized by growth deficiencies, distinctive facial anomalies, and central nervous system dysfunction, leading to intellectual disabilities, behavioral problems, and learning difficulties.

## Sub Class Of

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