Which condition listed is a developmental abnormality due to mechanical forces that mold a part of the fetus over a prolonged period of time?
A)Emesis gravidarum
B)Deformation
C)Turner's syndrome
D)Breech presentation
E)Klinefelter's syndrome

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Deformation is a developmental abnormality that occurs due to prolonged mechanical forces on a part of the fetus during gestation, leading to structural changes in the affected area. Examples include clubfoot or hip dysplasia, which can be caused by the positioning of the fetus in the uterus. The other conditions listed are genetic or hormonal in nature and not caused by mechanical forces.

Which Condition Listed Is a Developmental Abnormality Due to Mechanical