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Congenital vs Arthrogryposis - What's the difference?

congenital | arthrogryposis |

As an adjective congenital

is (of a trait) present since birth.

As a noun arthrogryposis is

(countable|pathology) the permanent fixation of a joint in a contracted position.

congenital

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (of a trait) Present since birth.
  • arthrogryposis

    Noun

    (arthrogryposes)
  • (countable, pathology) The permanent fixation of a joint in a contracted position.
  • (uncountable, pathology) A congenital disorder in which the joints are so fixed because of lack of muscle development.