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congenital

[kuhn-jen-i-tl] / kənˈdʒɛn ɪ tl /


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Eryn was born with a rare congenital disorder called septo-optic dysplasia, which means she has been blind since birth.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

He was hospitalized in 2022 after he was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect and after suffering a cardiac incident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Neurocrine already markets Crenessity, an oral CRF1 receptor antagonist used to treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which is a collection of genetic disorders affecting the adrenal glands.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

My congenital distraction sometimes fascinated him and sometimes amused him, but mostly it just drove him crazy.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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