Congenital anomaly
Something that is unusual or different at birth.
A <U>minor anomaly</U> is defined as an unusual anatomic feature that is of no serious medical or cosmetic consequence to the patient.
A minor anomaly of the feet might, for example, be curvature of the second toe so it overlaps the third toe a little.
A <U>major anomaly</U>, by contrast, might be a cleft lip and palate, a birth defect of serious medical and cosmetic consequence to the child.
The word 'congenital' means 'at birth.' 'Anomaly' comes from the Greek word 'anomalos' meaning 'uneven' or 'irregular.'