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Congenital

Definition(s)

Present from birth, but not necessarily genetic: Definition from: GeneTests from the University of Washington and the National Center for Biotechnology Information
Congenital conditions are those present from birth. Birth defects are described as being congenital. They can be caused by a genetic mutation, an unfavorable environment in the uterus, or a combination of both factors.: Definition from: Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms from the National Human Genome Research Institute


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