congenital

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Adjective congenital has 1 sense

congenital, inborn, innate, inherent - present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
Antonyms: inheritable, heritable (indirect, via noninheritable)

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Congenital

Definition:

(adjective) Existing at or dating from birth; acquired during development in the uterus or during the process of birth.

(medicine) Present at birth, either inherited or due to an environmental influence during fetal development.

Examples:

1. He was born with a congenital heart defect.

2. The baby had a congenital abnormality in her spine.

3. The doctor explained that his condition was congenital and could not be cured.

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