fetal alcohol syndromeglossary / FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME fetal alcohol syndrome. A variety of birth defects caused by the mother’s alcohol consumption during pregnancy. • The birth defects include facial abnormalities, mental retardation, and growth deficiencies. — Abbr. FAS. 词条贡献者 译员Clara,毕业于国内知名法学院,擅长翻译有关建筑领域的法律文件。