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- Dictionarycongenital/kənˈdʒɛnɪtl/
adjective
- 1. (of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth: "a congenital malformation of the heart" Similar Opposite
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Congenital means existing at or from birth, or showing a particular bad quality. Learn how to use this word in medical and general contexts with examples and synonyms.
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CONGENITAL meaning: 1. A congenital disease or condition...
- Znaczenie Congenital, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
CONGENITAL definicja: 1. A congenital disease or condition...
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Learn the meaning of congenital, an adjective that describes something existing at or dating from birth, or acquired during development in the uterus. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of congenital.
Congenital refers to something present at birth but not necessarily inherited from the parents. Babies with heart disorders developed in utero can live long and productive lives, in spite of their congenital birth defect. Congenital derives from the Latin genus, to beget.
Congenital means existing at or before birth, as a defect or medical condition. It can also mean having a specified character by nature. Learn more about the word history, usage and related terms of congenital.
Congenital means existing at or from birth, or showing a particular bad quality. Learn how to use this word in medical and general contexts, and see synonyms and related words.
Congenital means existing at birth, whether inherited or not, or having a strong and unchanging characteristic. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of congenital with sentences and collocations.
Congenital means present at birth, as a result of heredity or environmental influences. It can also mean having an essential characteristic by nature, but this usage is less common and may be controversial.
