Congenital

a.

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Existing at, or dating from, birth; pertaining to one from birth; born with one; connate; constitutional; natural; as, a congenital deformity; a congenital liar. See Connate and native.

Adj.

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congenital - present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development Synonyms: inborn, inherent, innate

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