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congenital

[kuhn-jen-i-tl] / kənˈdʒɛn ɪ tl /


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Such nodules "could be a whole range of benign lesions -- inflammatory, infectious, autoimmune, or congenital -- or they could be malignant," Venuta said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Together, the patient genetics and experimental findings pointed to the primary cilium as an important part of the process that may contribute to congenital heart defects.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

Together, these figures make congenital heart defects among the most common birth defects worldwide.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

Larson’s office later attributed the seizure to a congenital heart issue, adding that he’d been prescribed medication to help.

From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026

Presumably the human embryo deprived of oxygen may also develop congenital deformities.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson


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