Which term means present at birth but not necessarily hereditary?

Which term means present at birth but not necessarily hereditary?

• A. Carcinoma
• B. Hematoma
• C. Diagnosis
• D. Congenital

Answer: (D)

Congenital describes something that is present from birth. It does not necessarily mean the condition is inherited; many congenital issues arise from developmental factors during pregnancy or environmental influences and may occur without a genetic pattern. The other terms refer to cancer (carcinoma), a bruise-like collection of blood (hematoma), and the act of identifying a disease (diagnosis), none of which specifically denote presence at birth.

Congenital describes something that is present from birth. It does not necessarily mean the condition is inherited; many congenital issues arise from developmental factors during pregnancy or environmental influences and may occur without a genetic pattern. The other terms refer to cancer (carcinoma), a bruise-like collection of blood (hematoma), and the act of identifying a disease (diagnosis), none of which specifically denote presence at birth.