as in chronic
being such from birth or by nature
a congenital liar who couldn't speak the truth if his life depended on it
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Recent Examples of congenital
This congenital condition affects less than 10% of people, but only about 5% experience symptoms.
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Jonathan B. Jassey, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Researchers from Northwestern University have successfully developed a pacemaker that fits in the tip of a syringe and can be inserted non-invasively into the hearts of newborn babies with congenital heart issues, according to a new study published in Nature.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Hernias in cats are rare but can occur, typically due to trauma or congenital defects (present from birth), according to pet food company Purina.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Doctors later discovered that Figari’s stroke was caused by a previously undetected congenital heart defect called a patent foramen ovale (PFO), in which a hole between the left and right chambers of the heart is left open as opposed to closing after birth, according to Penn Medicine.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Jonathan B. Jassey, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Researchers from Northwestern University have successfully developed a pacemaker that fits in the tip of a syringe and can be inserted non-invasively into the hearts of newborn babies with congenital heart issues, according to a new study published in Nature.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Hernias in cats are rare but can occur, typically due to trauma or congenital defects (present from birth), according to pet food company Purina.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Doctors later discovered that Figari’s stroke was caused by a previously undetected congenital heart defect called a patent foramen ovale (PFO), in which a hole between the left and right chambers of the heart is left open as opposed to closing after birth, according to Penn Medicine.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congenital
Adjective
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Last week Bryant underwent surgery to alleviate chronic back pain.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Hinge, founded in 2014, uses software to help patients treat acute musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain and carry out post-surgery rehabilitation remotely.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Shaw has said he was reborn after the shooting and years later would become a born-again Christian.—
Jordan Blum,
Houston Chronicle,
9 June 2019
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In his mid-40s, Mr. Phillips had quietly become a born-again Christian after attending a Billy Graham rally.—
James R. Hagerty,
WSJ,
18 Jan. 2019
Adjective
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The third book is more niche: a journey through forests that introduces young minds to the natural benefits of herbs.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Genuine leathers, as a natural product, will vary in coloration and texture.—
Kathleen Felton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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They were granted by Queen Elizabeth II as hereditary titles.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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People with celiac disease, a hereditary autoimmune disorder, have to eat a gluten-free diet.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Congenital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congenital. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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