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congenital

[kuhn-jen-i-tl] / kənˈdʒɛn ɪ tl /


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Kimmel conveyed a serious tone on his show in 2017, after one of his children was born with a congenital heart disease and required surgery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The former five-star recruit out of Sierra Canyon High is still growing into his career, especially after surgery for a congenital heart defect derailed his brief college experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 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

The condition was congenital, present from the moment of conception.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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