Kaasasündinuks

Kaasasündinuks is an Estonian term that translates to "congenital" or "born with" in English. It is used to describe conditions, abnormalities, or characteristics that are present from birth. These can include a wide range of physical traits, genetic disorders, or developmental differences that a person is born with, as opposed to those acquired later in life.

The term "kaasasündinuks" is often encountered in medical contexts, referring to kaasasündinud viga (congenital defect) or kaasasündinud haigus (congenital disease). These are conditions that arise during fetal development in the womb. Examples include congenital heart defects, congenital limb abnormalities, or genetic syndromes like Down syndrome, which are present from conception.

Beyond medical conditions, "kaasasündinuks" can also refer to inherent qualities or predispositions. For instance, someone might be described as having a kaasasündinud talent for music, implying a natural aptitude present from birth. Similarly, certain personality traits might be considered kaasasündinud, suggesting they are fundamental to an individual's nature from their earliest stages of development. The core idea is that the characteristic or condition is an intrinsic part of the individual from the moment of birth.