acquired adj : gotten through environmental forces; "acquired characteristics (such as a suntan or a broken nose) cannot be passed on"

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acquired

1. past of acquire

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past participle

• Russian: приобретённый (priobretjónnyj)

An acquired disorder is a medical condition which develops post-fetally; in contrast with a congenital disorder, which is present at birth. A congenital disorder may be antecedent to an acquired disorder (such as Eisenmenger's syndrome).

The term acquired may also be used to describe permanent or temporary modifications or devices (such as a shunt) which have been placed or created by a medical professional during palliation or treatment of a medical condition.