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birthAct of producing live young from within the body of female animals. Both viviparous and ovoviviparous animals give birth to young. In viviparous animals, embryos obtain nourishment from the mother via a placenta or other means. In ovoviviparous animals, fertilized eggs develop and hatch in the oviduct of the mother and gain little or no nourishment from maternal tissues. See also pregnancy. |
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| Her passion for the mission of saving babies from birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality is evident in the drive and dedication she exudes with each endeavor she embraces for the March of Dimes. We also have historic levels of asthma, birth defects, and other diseases directly attributable to chemical contamination. Recently (July 27, 2005), Medical News Today (MNT) carried a story with the alarming title, "Single prenatal dose of meth causes birth defects. |
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