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congenital
present from birth
In more detail
1. (adjective) present from birth; existing in a person from the time they are born
2. (adjective) (of a disease or condition) existing in someone since birth, whether inherited or caused by something that happened before birth
Examples
- 1. He has a congenital heart defect that requires surgery.
- 2. Congenital blindness can result from infections during pregnancy.
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