Definition of the word congenital

Definition of the word congenital

Pronunciation of vocabulary congenital

congenitaladjective
bẩm sinh
/kənˈdʒenɪtl//kənˈdʒenɪtl/

Origin of the word congenital

The word "congenital" has its roots in Latin, specifically the words "congenitus" and "natus," which respectively mean "born together" and "born." The term "congenital" refers to a condition, trait, or characteristic that a person is born with, meaning it is present at birth or develops very early on in a person's life. The term "genital" in this context is actually derived from "genita," the feminine past participle of the Latin verb "nascere," which means "to be born." In medical terminology, "congenital" is often used to describe various birth defects, genetic disorders, or conditions that are present at birth, such as heart defects, cleft lips or palates, and hearing impairments. Its use in this context serves to differentiate these conditions from those that develop later in life, such as diseases or disorders that result from injury, environmental factors, or lifestyle choices.

Vocabulary summary congenital

type adjective

meaning natural

example congenital disease

Example of vocabulary congenitalnamespace

existing since or before birth

tồn tại từ hoặc trước khi sinh

congenital abnormalities
dị tật bẩm sinh
Children born to mothers who smoked were at risk of congenital heart disease.
Trẻ sinh ra từ mẹ hút thuốc có nguy cơ mắc bệnh tim bẩm sinh.

Extra examples:

Genetic screening can help reduce many congenital diseases.
Sàng lọc di truyền có thể giúp giảm nhiều bệnh bẩm sinh.
Her deafness was congenital.
Cô ấy bị điếc bẩm sinh.

existing as part of a person’s character and not likely to change

tồn tại như một phần tính cách của một người và không có khả năng thay đổi

She seems to have a congenital inability to tell the truth.
Cô ấy dường như bẩm sinh không có khả năng nói ra sự thật.

born with a particular illness

sinh ra với một căn bệnh đặc biệt

a congenital liar (= one who will not change)
một kẻ nói dối bẩm sinh (= một người sẽ không thay đổi)
He's a congenital liar!
Anh ta là một kẻ nói dối bẩm sinh!