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   congenital

   /kənˈdʒɛnɪtl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth: "a congenital malformation of the heart" Similar inborninheritedhereditaryin the bloodin the familyinnateinbredconstitutionalbuilt-ininbuiltingrownnaturalnativeoriginalinherentunlearnedinstinctualdeep-rooteddeep-seatedrare:connateconnaturalOpposite acquired
   • ▪ (of a person) having a particular trait from birth or by firmly established habit: "a congenital liar" Similar inveteratecompulsivepersistentchronicregularpathologicalestablishedlong-establishedlong-standinghardenedconfirmedcommittedseasonedhabitualobsessiveobsessionalincurableincorrigibleirredeemableunreformablehopelessunashamedshamelessunrepentantdyed-in-the-woolthoroughgoingthoroughuttercomplete

   Word Origin late 18th century: from Latin congenitus, from con- ‘together’ + genitus (past participle of gignere ‘beget’) + -al.

   Derivatives

   • 1. congenitally adverb

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   CONGENITAL definition: 1. A congenital disease or condition exists at or from birth: 2. used to say that someone always…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CONGENITAL is existing at or dating from birth. How to use congenital in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Congenital.

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   Congenital refers to traits or conditions a living thing has had since (or even before) birth. When used formally, congenital very often refers to medical conditions or disorders that a person is born with. Congenital disorders or defects can be caused by genetics, but not all of

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   CONGENITAL meaning: 1. A congenital disease or condition exists at or from birth: 2. used to say that someone always…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONGENITAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A congenital disease or medical condition is one that a person has had from birth, but is not inherited. [ medicine ] When John was 17, he died of congenital heart disease.

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   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.

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   Of or relating to a condition that is present at birth, as a result of either heredity or environmental influences: a congenital heart defect; congenital syphilis.

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   congenital meaning, definition, what is congenital: a congenital medical condition or diseas...: Learn more.

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    Definition of congenital adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Congenital definition: Of or relating to a condition that is present at birth, as a result of either heredity or environmental influences.