congenital

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Pistorius’s lower legs were amputated when he was a baby because of a congenital condition and he walks with prosthetics.

From Washington Times

And although treatments would likely be useless for people with congenital anosmia, there are things to be aware of if you live a life without smell.

From Scientific American

One girl with clubfoot, a congenital deformity, who was desperate for orthotic shoes.

From Seattle Times

Ending a pregnancy due to congenital defects of the fetus was allowed until a top court ruled in 2020 that those grounds were unconstitutional.

From Seattle Times

Birth defects, particularly congenital heart defects, are the leading cause, followed by maternal complications during birth.

From Seattle Times