Congenitalness

/kənˈdʒɛnɪtəlnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being congenital; the characteristic of being inborn or present from birth.

Etymology

From 'congenital' plus the abstract noun suffix '-ness.' A formal noun used in medical and scientific writing to express the concept of congenital condition.

Kelly Says

Doctors might discuss the 'congenitalness' of a heart condition to emphasize it wasn't caused by disease or injury—it was there from day one. A single word carrying genetic destiny.

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