convalescence, congenital, pycnodysostosis, considered a turning point in the history

On December 22, "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun" or "Prélude à l'apres-midi d'un faune" composed by Claude Debussy premiered in Paris. It is one of Debussy's most famous works and is considered a turning point in the history of Western art music.

Bronny James’ Cardiac Arrest Was Caused by a Congenital Heart Defect

James, the son of N.B.A. superstar LeBron James, is expected to make a full recovery and “return to basketball in the very near future.”

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901). At the Moulin Rouge: The Dance (1890)
Oil on canvas (115.6 cm × 149.9 cm). Philadelphia Museum of Art: The Henry P. Mcllhenny Collection in memory of Frances P. Mcllhenny, 1986
When he was 13, his life began to change: "I fell off a low chair onto the floor and broke my left thigh," he wrote a friend. After a long convalescence, he could only walk lopsidedly "like a duck." Fifteen months later, he fell again: "The second fracture was caused by a fall scarcely heavier than the first" (3). Henri, it appeared, had some unknown bone disease, a congenital condition, possibly pycnodysostosis (4). Despite the best available care and while the rest of his body continued to grow, the legs atrophied. He supported himself on a cane, which was surprisingly short since his trunk and arms were of normal length. Walking caused him pain and embarrassment.

congenital

adjective

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 /kənˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/ US 

 /kənˈdʒen.ə.t̬əl/

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MEDICAL   specialized 

A congenital disease or condition exists at or from birth:

a congenital abnormality/disease

 

used to say that someone always shows a particular bad quality:

a congenital liar

club foot

noun

1. a congenital先天/生來如此 deformity of the foot, esp one in which the foot is twisted so that most of the weight rests on the heel Technical name talipes
2. a foot so deformed
3. nautical a boom attached to the foot of a jib

Alternative Forms

convalescence (kŏn'və-lĕs'əns)

n. ━━ n. 回復（期）.

1. Gradual return to health and strength after illness.
2. The period needed for returning to health after illness.

pycnodysostosis 固縮骨發育障礙



IN BRIEF: n. - A form of dwarfism accompanied by fragile bones and bad teeth.