The term congenital means ______________?
Correct answer: B. present at birth
- A. genetic
- B. present at birth
- C. embryonic
- D. recessive characteristic
Explanation
Congenital means present at birth, whether the condition is inherited, caused by prenatal development, or due to another early influence. It therefore does not necessarily mean genetic.
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