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congenital

UK
/kənˈdʒɛnɪtəl/
US
/kənˈdʒɛnɪtəl/

Translations

congenitaladjective
UK
/kənˈdʒɛnɪtəl/
US
/kənˈdʒɛnɪtəl/
Generally non-comparable; comparative and superlative forms are rarely, if ever, used.
He has a congenital heart defect.
У него врождённый порок сердца.
Synonyms
inborn
hereditary
innate
natural
genetic

Definitions

congenitaladjective
Present from birth, especially referring to a disease or physical abnormality.
The child was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect shortly after birth.
Ingrained or inherent in someone's nature, often used to describe a characteristic or trait.
He has a congenital ability to make people feel at ease.
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