sünnipärase

Sünnipärase is an Estonian adjective that translates to "congenital" in English. It is used to describe a condition or characteristic that is present from birth. This term is most commonly encountered in medical contexts to denote congenital disorders, which are abnormalities that arise during prenatal development. These can range from relatively minor physical traits to severe developmental issues affecting various organ systems.

The term sünnipärane emphasizes that the condition is not acquired after birth but is an intrinsic part of an individual's genetic makeup or the result of developmental processes that occurred before birth. Examples include sünnipärane südamerike (congenital heart defect), sünnipärane kuulmislangus (congenital hearing loss), or sünnipärane väärareng (congenital malformation). Understanding whether a condition is sünnipärane is crucial for diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, as congenital conditions often require specific management strategies and may have long-term implications for an individual's health and development. The causes of sünnipärased conditions can be diverse, including genetic mutations, environmental factors during pregnancy, or a combination of both.