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congenital

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈdʒɛnətəl/ · UK /kənˈdʒenɪtəl/

congenital means: Present from birth, especially a disease or a physical condition.

adjective

FROM BIRTHC1

Present from birth, especially a disease or a physical condition.

  • The baby has a congenital condition.
  • Doctors found a congenital heart defect.
  • Some congenital disorders are identified before birth.

Similar words: inborn

Opposites: acquired

Common phrases: congenital defect, congenital heart disease, congenital condition

Questions about congenital

What does congenital mean?

Present from birth, especially a disease or a physical condition.

What is congenital in other languages?

Türkçe: doğuştan · Español: congénito · Français: congénital · Deutsch: angeboren · Italiano: congenito · 日本語: 先天性の

How do you pronounce congenital?

In American English /kənˈdʒɛnətəl/; in British English /kənˈdʒenɪtəl/.

How do you use congenital in a sentence?

The baby has a congenital condition. Doctors found a congenital heart defect.

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