Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
congênito
Adjective
/kənˈdʒɛnɪtə/

Definition
Congênito refers to a condition or trait that is present from birth, originating before or at the time of birth.

Examples
- O defeito congênito pode afetar o desenvolvimento do bebê.
- Ela nasceu com uma condição congênita que influenciou sua saúde ao longo da vida.

Meaning
The term is often used in medical contexts to describe characteristics that are inherited or developed in utero, rather than acquired after birth.

Synonyms
- hereditário
- inato
- genético