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- DictionaryCon·gen·i·tal/kənˈjenədl/
adjective
- 1. (of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth: "a congenital malformation of the heart"
Congenital refers to traits or conditions a living thing has had since (or even before) birth. When used formally, congenital very often refers to medical conditions or disorders that a person is born with. Congenital disorders or defects can be caused by genetics, but not all of them are.
The meaning of CONGENITAL is existing at or dating from birth. How to use congenital in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Congenital.
CONGENITAL definition: 1. A congenital disease or condition exists at or from birth: 2. used to say that someone always…. Learn more.
Something that is present at one’s begetting, during fetal development, or at birth is congenital. Fetal alcohol syndrome, which develops in fetuses if their mothers are drinking heavily while pregnant, is a congenital disorder.
CONGENITAL meaning: 1. A congenital disease or condition exists at or from birth: 2. used to say that someone always…. Learn more.
Of or relating to a condition that is present at birth, as a result of either heredity or environmental influences: a congenital heart defect; congenital syphilis.
Definition of congenital adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
