Congenital definition

Congenital means present at birth, referring to certain mental or physical traits, anomalies, malformations, diseases, etc., that may be either hereditary or caused by an influence occurring during fetal development or pregnancy, up to the moment of birth.
Congenital means a condition that exists at birth but is not hereditary.
Congenital means a condition existing at birth and often before birth or that develops during the first month of life.

Examples of Congenital in a sentence

  • Expenses incurred for Medical Services provided as a result of Congenital Condition(s) which have manifested or been diagnosed before the Insured Person attained the Age of eight (8) years.

  • Congenital Anomaly refers to a condition(s) which is present since birth, and which is abnormal with reference to form, structure or position.

  • Reconstructive surgery, regardless of whether or not the surgery is incidental to a dental disease, Injury, or Congenital Condition, when the primary purpose is to improve physiological functioning of the involved part of the body.

  • Treatment of malignant neoplasms or Congenital Conditions of hard or soft tissue, including excision.

  • Congenital anomaly which is not in the visible and accessible parts of the body.


More Definitions of Congenital

Congenital means those intrauterine factors which influence the growth, development and function of the fetus. (Section 2(b) of the Act)
Congenital means the condition is present at birth. The adrenal glands are cone-shaped organs that sit on top of each kidney. They make hormones necessary for healthy body function. Hyperplasia means ‘overly large.’ In people with CAH, the adrenal glands cannot make enough of a hormone called cortisol. As they start working harder in attempts to make more cortisol they increase in size, resulting in hyperplasia.
Congenital means those intrauterine factors which influence the growth, development and function of the fetus;
Congenital. Means a condition which exists at birth. COINSURANCE: A specified percentage of the CHARGES that the PARTICIPANT or family must pay each time those covered services are provided, subject to any limits specified in the SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS.
Congenital means any medical or physical abnormalities which existed at time of birth, or neo-natal physical abnormalities developing within 6 months from the time of birth.
Congenital means a condition existing at birth and often before birth or that develops during the first month of life. “Event” means an event that would cause the Insurer to pay a claim as per the cover provided in this policy. “Exclusions” means any conditions or illnesses of your pet that are excluded for a period as determined us. “Hereditary” means a condition that has been passed down from your Pet’s parents or due to a specific breed which
Congenital means that the cause of the condition occurs during pregnancy before labour commences, e.g. Down syndrome.