+Congenital describes any characteristic or condition present from birth, whether inherited or shaped during [fetal life](/wiki/fetal_life). It marks an intrinsic part of an individual's initial being, differing from what is [acquired](/wiki/acquired) later.
+## See also
+- [Inheritance](/wiki/inheritance)
+- [Genetics](/wiki/genetics)
+- [Development](/wiki/development)
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