* She was born with a congenital heart defect, requiring surgery in her infancy. (This sentence uses "congenital" to describe a condition present at birth.)
* The study found a higher incidence of congenital disabilities in children born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy. (This sentence uses "congenital" to describe a condition related to birth defects.)
* While some disabilities are acquired, others are congenital, meaning they were present at birth. (This sentence clarifies the difference between acquired and congenital conditions.)
* The doctor explained that the child's deafness was congenital, not caused by any external trauma. (This sentence uses "congenital" to emphasize the condition's origin at birth.)
* The musician's talent for music was congenital, a gift passed down through generations. (This sentence uses "congenital" in a metaphorical sense, referring to an innate talent.)