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congenital

[kuhn-jen-i-tl] / kənˈdʒɛn ɪ tl /


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Errors in neuron growth are associated with congenital and neurodevelopmental disorders.

From Science Daily

Certain pregnancies were excluded from both groups, including those that ended before 37 weeks, involved multiple babies, or resulted in a child with a major congenital malformation.

From Science Daily

She works with George Baker, who has congenital muscular dystrophy and says Lauren acts as his "arms and legs in an office" while he runs The Disability Union, an organisation representing thousands of disabled people.

From BBC

His mother is a former novelist whose career stalled due to a congenital heart defect.

From The Wall Street Journal

Survivors there continue to face elevated rates of illness, congenital anomalies and trauma.

From Barron's