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Congenital

Something that is present in an individual at birth but is not necessarily genetically inherited or innate is called congenital.

 

 

Webster Dictionary Meaning

1. Congenital
- Existing at, or dating from, birth; pertaining to one from birth; born with one; connate; constitutional; natural; as, a congenital deformity. See Connate.
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