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Congenital

Congenital

(Science: embryology) Existing at and usually before, birth, referring to conditions that are present at birth, regardless of their causation.

Origin: L. Congenitus = born together present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development.Reference to occurrences that happen before birth, and are caused by the environment, i.e. they are not inherited.


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Re: Natural selection is proven wrong

... Deficiency * Cerebral Palsy * Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease * Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate * Coffin Lowry Syndrome * Coloboma * Color Blindness * Congenital Heart Defects * Congenital Hip Dysplasia (Dislocation) * Connective Tissue Disorders * Cooley's Anemia * Corneal Dystrophy * Cornelia de ...

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by gamila
Thu Apr 23, 2009 4:16 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection is proven wrong
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two different color eyes

My brother has partial heterochromia iridis. His eyes are primarily brown with one eye quarter blue. We learned it could be associated with congenital syndromes (Hirschprungs/ Waardenburg), whch he does not have. They are very interesting to look at though and haven't come across anyone else ...

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by azedrn
Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:23 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: two different color eyes
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Teratogens and congenital defects

can UV light be a cause of congenital developmental defects? I think not since the UV light can't reach the fetus or the gametes of the mother.

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by Paragonidae
Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:10 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Teratogens and congenital defects
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methemoglobinemia

Im doing some research on congenital methemoglobinemia. Any pearls of wisdom out there?

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by -snook-
Mon Dec 03, 2007 3:10 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: methemoglobinemia
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Views: 433

Selective Breeding

... has other effects. Like various ailments that certain dog breeds have, or what happens to a dairy cow if it isn't milked. Is it ethical to create congenital problems just to get a feature you want?

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by Darby
Wed May 23, 2007 7:44 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Selective Breeding
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