What does congenital mean

Congenital means a condition that is present at birth. It can be a defect or illness which is a result of hereditary or environmental conditions, unlike an acquired illness or disorder. Congenital disorders are the result of genetic defects…

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The word congenital is often used in the context of a congenital defect. That means that the defect was present when the person was born.

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Congenital means that the baby was born with the problem.

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if something is congenital does that mean it’s hereditary?

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A: A congenital disorder is a medical condition that is present at birth. (It is contrasted with the term “acquired disorder”) A congenital disorder can be recognized before birth (prenatally), at birth, or many years later. Congenital disorders can be a result of genetic abnormalities, the intrauterine environment, or unknown factors.Heredity (the adjective is hereditary) is the transfer of characteristics from parent to offspring, either through their genes or through the social institution called inheritance (for example, a title of nobility is passed from individual to individual according to relevant customs and/or laws).

what does it mean if someone is said to be a congenital lier?

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A: Congenital diseases are ones inherited from your parents. Basically, it means you were born that way and it may be an insult to the parents of the person also…

If I am technically intersex does that mean I can’t be bisexual?

Q: I am interested in this girl. I like guys a lot too though. I was born intersex witha disorder called congenital adrenal hyperplasia. However, I am pretty much a girl a bit of tomboy in personality, but that’s it. However, my question is since I was born with an intersex disorder does that mean I’m not able to be considered bisexual or no?

A: I agree with Leah’s answer