congenital
gb/kənd͡ʒˈɛnətəl/ us/kənd͡ʒˈɛnətəl/
C1
Angličtina
veleszületett, született, vele született
C1
1
Vzorec užití:
congenital [condition/disease/disorder/defect]
The baby was born with a congenital heart defect.
A baba veleszületett szívhibával jött világra.
Some congenital conditions can be detected during pregnancy.
Egyes veleszületett rendellenességek már a terhesség alatt kimutathatók.
Her hearing loss is congenital, not the result of an illness or injury.
Učební příklady
He has a congenital eye condition.
Veleszületett szembetegsége van.
Congenital means present from birth.
A veleszületett azt jelenti, hogy valami születéstől fogva fennáll.
Častá chyba:
Do not use congenital to mean simply “genetic.” A congenital condition is present at birth; it may or may not be inherited.
Význam
present from birth
Kolokace
congenital condition
|congenital disease
|congenital disorder
|congenital defect
|congenital heart disease
|congenital abnormality
|congenital anomaly
|congenital disability
|congenital infection
|congenital blindness
Synonyma
inborn (more general and less medical; can describe traits as well as conditions)
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present at birth (clear everyday wording rather than a single adjective)
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innate (often used for abilities or qualities, less often for medical conditions)
Antonyma
acquired (developed after birth rather than present from birth)
Témata
medicine
|health
|biology
Definice
A congenital condition is one that a person has from birth.
Present from birth, especially as a medical condition or physical feature.
C2
FORMAL
2
született
B2
Vzorec užití:
a congenital [liar/optimist/pessimist]
He is a congenital optimist who sees opportunity in every problem.
Ő született optimista, aki minden problémában lehetőséget lát.
The article portrayed the politician as a congenital liar.
A cikk úgy mutatta be a politikust, mint egy született hazudozót.
She has a congenital distrust of easy answers.
Učební příklady
He is a congenital worrier.
Ő született aggodalmaskodó.
She is a congenital optimist.
Ő született optimista.
Častá chyba:
This figurative use is less common and can sound formal or humorous. Do not use it for ordinary habits unless you want a strong effect.
Význam
seemingly inborn character trait
Kolokace
congenital liar
|congenital optimist
|congenital pessimist
|congenital worrier
|congenital inability
|congenital distrust
Synonyma
inveterate (emphasizes a long-established habit, often negative)
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incorrigible (suggests the behavior cannot be corrected, often humorous or critical)
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natural-born (more informal and often positive or dramatic)
Antonyma
occasional (not permanent or deeply characteristic)
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acquired (learned or developed rather than seemingly inborn)
Témata
personality
|behavior
Definice
Used to say that a quality seems to be a permanent part of someone’s character.
So natural or typical of someone that it seems to have been present from birth.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
congenital
IPA
GB/kənd͡ʒˈɛnətəl/
US/kənd͡ʒˈɛnətəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - gen - it - al (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gen)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: congenital
Výrazy
congenital abnormality
1/kənd͡ʒˈɛnətəl ˌæbnɔɹmˈæləti/
fixed phrase
technical
abnormal condition present at birth
A body problem or difference that a person is born with.
Příklady
- The baby was diagnosed with a minor congenital abnormality of the heart.
- Many congenital abnormalities can now be detected before birth through ultrasound.
congenital abnormality
1/kənd͡ʒˈɛnətəl ˌæbnɔɹmˈæləti/
fixed phrase
technical
abnormality present from birth
A difference or problem in the body that is present from birth.
Příklady
- The tests showed no serious congenital abnormalities.
- Researchers are studying the causes of congenital abnormalities.
- The surgery corrected a congenital abnormality of the spine.
Učební příklady
- The child had a congenital abnormality.
congenital anomaly
1/kənd͡ʒˈɛnətəl ənˈɑməli/
fixed phrase
technical
body abnormality present at birth
A health problem or body part that is not normal and is already there when a baby is born.
Příklady
- The clinic offers screening for major congenital anomalies during pregnancy.
- Many congenital anomalies can now be treated soon after birth.
- Public health reports track the rate of congenital anomalies in newborns.
congenital anomaly
1/kənd͡ʒˈɛnətəl ənˈɑməli/
fixed phrase
technical
birth-related structural difference
A difference in the body or development that is present at birth.
Příklady
- The study looked at risk factors for congenital anomalies.
- Ultrasound can detect certain congenital anomalies before delivery.
- Many congenital anomalies can be treated successfully.
Učební příklady
- Doctors found a congenital anomaly.
congenital condition
1/kənd͡ʒˈɛnətəl kəndˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
condition present from birth
A health condition someone is born with.
Příklady
- The charity supports families affected by congenital conditions.
- His vision problems are due to a congenital condition.
- Some congenital conditions are mild and need little treatment.
Učební příklady
- She has a congenital condition.
- The condition was congenital, not caused by an accident.
congenital disorder
1/kənd͡ʒˈɛnətəl dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
disorder present from birth
A medical problem that a person has from birth.
Příklady
- The clinic treats children with congenital disorders.
- Early testing can identify some congenital disorders.
- Not every congenital disorder is visible immediately after birth.
Učební příklady
- A congenital disorder is present from birth.
congenital heart defect
1/kənd͡ʒˈɛnətəl hˈɑɹt dˈifɛkt/
fixed phrase
technical
heart defect from birth
A problem with the structure of the heart that a baby is born with.
Příklady
- The scan showed a congenital heart defect.
- Some congenital heart defects require surgery soon after birth.
- Adults who were born with congenital heart defects may need lifelong medical care.
Učební příklady
- He was born with a congenital heart defect.
congenital heart disease
1/kənd͡ʒˈɛnətəl hˈɑɹt dɪzˈiz/
fixed phrase
technical
heart problem from birth
A heart condition that a baby is born with.
Příklady
- Congenital heart disease is one of the most common types of birth defect.
- She had surgery as a child to treat congenital heart disease.
- Doctors now diagnose many cases of congenital heart disease before birth.
Učební příklady
- The baby has congenital heart disease.
- Congenital heart disease is present from birth.
congenital syphilis
1/kənd͡ʒˈɛnətəl sˈɪfəlɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
syphilis infection from birth
Syphilis that a baby has because the infection passed from the mother during pregnancy or birth.
Příklady
- Public health officials reported a rise in congenital syphilis cases.
- Congenital syphilis can often be prevented with testing and treatment during pregnancy.
- Babies with congenital syphilis need prompt medical care.
Učební příklady
- Congenital syphilis is present at birth.