Which of the following terms is used for a condition existing at the time of birth?
A) Anomaly
B) Congenital
C) Malformation
D) Preexisting

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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.

Which of the Following Terms Is Used for a Condition