crack baby

slang for an infant whose mother used crack cocaine during pregnancy. In utero exposure to cocaine has been associated with negative effects on learning and functioning, although such effects are now believed to be less drastic than feared during the height of the crack epidemic in the 1980s.

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May 10th 2024

health professional

an individual who has received advanced training or education in a health-related field, such as direct patient care, administration, or ancillary services.