abnormality of structure and, consequently, function of the human body arising during development. This large group of disorders affects almost 5 ... [22 related articles]
A condition existing at or from birth.
A congenital disorder is a medical condition that is present at or before birth. These conditions, also referred to as birth defects, can be acquired during the fetal stage of development or from the genetic make up of the parents. Congenital disorders are not necessarily hereditary, since they may be caused by infections during pregnancy or injury...
A condition existing at or from birth.