What are Congenital diseases? Give examples.

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Congenital disease:
The diseases that are present since birth and are caused due to genetic inheritance are referred to as congenital diseases. These diseases are not curable and pass from a diseased parent onto their offspring.
Examples: Hemophilia, Sickle cell anemia, and color blindness are some congenital disorders.

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