Asked by Carson Clark on Sep 23, 2024
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Which of the following terms is used for a condition existing at the time of birth?
A) Anomaly
B) Congenital
C) Malformation
D) Preexisting
Congenital
A condition existing at the time of birth.
Birth
The process of giving life whereby an offspring is expelled from the body of its mother.
- Become familiar with the characteristics of genetic maladies, innate conditions, and physical aberrations in infants.
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Manisha Sarkar4 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Congenital refers to a condition or trait that is present at birth, whether inherited or caused by environmental factors. Anomaly and malformation can also refer to conditions present at birth, but congenital is more commonly used to describe this type of condition. Preexisting may refer to a condition that was present before a certain event, but not necessarily at birth.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the characteristics of genetic maladies, innate conditions, and physical aberrations in infants.