adj 1  :  arising in response to the action of the environment on the organism (as in the use or disuse of an organ) < characteristics>  - compare GENETIC2 HEREDITARY   2  :  developed after birth < heart murmurs>  - compare CONGENITAL2 FAMILIAL HEREDITARY  .
 
 
 
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