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Congenital: meaning, definitions and examples

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congenital

 

[ kənˈdʒɛnɪtəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Congenital refers to a condition that is present at birth, whether inherited or caused by the environment during pregnancy. Such conditions can include physical malformations or genetic disorders. In many cases, congenital conditions may require medical intervention or monitoring throughout an individual’s life.

Synonyms

hereditary, inborn, innate, native

Examples of usage

  • He was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.
  • The clinic specializes in treating congenital disorders.
  • Congenital abnormalities can often be detected through ultrasounds.
  • Children with congenital conditions may face unique challenges.

Translations

Translations of the word "congenital" in other languages:

🇵🇹 congénito

🇮🇳 जन्मजात

🇩🇪 angeboren

🇮🇩 kongenital

🇺🇦 вроджений

🇵🇱 wrodzony

🇯🇵 先天的な

🇫🇷 congénital

🇪🇸 congénito

🇹🇷 doğuştan

🇰🇷 선천적인

🇸🇦 خلقي

🇨🇿 vrozený

🇸🇰 vrodený

🇨🇳 先天的

🇸🇮 prirojen

🇮🇸 frá fæðingu

🇰🇿 туғынан

🇬🇪 დაბადებით

🇦🇿 doğuşdan

🇲🇽 congénito

Etymology

The word 'congenital' originates from the Latin word 'congenitus', which means 'born together' or 'to be born with'. The prefix 'con-' means 'together with', while 'genitus' comes from 'gignere', meaning 'to beget or produce'. The term started being used in English in the late 19th century to describe conditions that were present from birth. The application of the word has expanded in the medical field as understanding of genetics and prenatal development has grown. Today, 'congenital' is commonly used in medical terminology to classify various health issues that an individual is born with, distinguishing them from those acquired later in life.

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