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congenital

/kuhn-jen-i-tl/US // kənˈdʒɛn ɪ tl //UK // (kənˈdʒɛnɪtəl) //

先天性的,先天性,先天的,先天

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : of or relating to a condition present at birth, whether inherited or caused by the environment, especially the uterine environment.
    • : having by nature a specified character: a congenital fool.

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Examples

  • Techshot also envisions someday using artificial tissue and organs to help treat diseases, and even congenital defects.

  • Despite having been diagnosed with a congenital heart condition,“she worked day and night—walked in the heat to different centers as and when assigned,” Dinesh says.

  • Cunningham-Rundles treats many patients with congenital immune system deficiencies.

  • Early on, my vet back home delivered the crushing news that Scout had a congenital kidney disease.

  • Mabry’s ex-wife worked in a hospital, so two of their kids, including one with a congenital condition, moved in with him.