Literally, present at birth. Congenital conditions may include those that arise during fetal development or with the birth process as well as hereditary or genetically determined conditions. The term is not used to refer to conditions that appear after birth.
Term used to describe a disease or abnormality that is present from birth but not necessarily hereditary.
A condition occurring during fetal development or at the time of birth.
Existing at or before birth.
Something present at birth, usually a problem, including not only genetic disorders or chromosomal abnormalities but also problems resulting from other causes, such as exposure to radiation, drugs, or injury.
Any condition existing at birth. Congenital conditions usually exist before birth and may or may not be inherited. A congenital abnormality is a structural abnormality present at birth.
Describing a condition that is recognized at birth or that is believed to have been present since birth. Congenital malformations include all disorders present at birth whether they are inherited or caused by an environmental factor.
Congenital deformities, diseases, etc. are those which are either present at birth, or which, being transmitted direct from the parents, show themselves some time after birth.
An inherited physical characteristic that is present at birth, such as congenital heart disease.
The term “congenital” refers to conditions or abnormalities that are present at birth. Congenital abnormalities, also known as birth defects, can either be inherited or arise from damage or infection during pregnancy or at the time of birth.