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"Congenital" Definition

adjective

Being or having an essential characteristic as if by nature; inherent or inveterate: "the congenital American optimism that denies conflicts and imagines all stories having happy endings” ( Robert J. Samuelson). See Synonyms at innate.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Of or relating to a condition that is present at birth, as a result of either heredity or environmental influences: a congenital heart defect; congenital syphilis.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Existing at or dating from birth.

Source: Merriam-Webster

Constituting an essential characteristic.

Source: Merriam-Webster

Acquired during development in the uterus and not through heredity.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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