CEFR B2

congenital

adjective

Meaning

Present from birth; a condition or characteristic that exists at birth, especially a medical condition.

Examples

The patient had a congenital abnormality of the spine.
Many genetic disorders are congenital.

Synonyms: innate, inborn, hereditary, native

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congenital (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kənˈdʒɛnɪtl/

Definition

Present from birth; a condition or characteristic that exists at birth, especially a medical condition.

Examples

The patient had a congenital abnormality of the spine.
Many genetic disorders are congenital.
She was diagnosed with a congenital condition that affected her hearing.

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