Condition developing in the fetus and resulting in congenital abnormalities, caused by alcohol intake by the mother during pregnancy, typically characterized by decreased cognitive development, stunted growth and a characteristic facies.
Note: FAS is the most serious form of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a range of milder forms that may show reduced skills in learning, social development, memory, and control of emotions.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 755 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)