congenital
Example Sentences
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His mother is a former novelist whose career stalled due to a congenital heart defect.
Survivors there continue to face elevated rates of illness, congenital anomalies and trauma.
From Barron's
A king at 9 years old, he died about ten years later—perhaps of malaria or a congenital bone disease—leaving little mark on his times.
Dr. Matthew Stone, surgical director of the Pediatric Heart Transplant Program, and congenital heart surgeon Dr. Emily Downs led the nine-hour procedure.
From Science Daily
Her husband Andriy had a congenital heart condition, but insisted on joining the army.
From BBC
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