Dictionary Definition. 1  conspecific adj : belonging to the same species; cultivated cabbage and wild cabbage are conspecific n : an organism belonging to the same species as another organism. 2  Conspecificity is a concept in biology. Two or more individual organisms, populations, or taxa are termed conspecific if they belong to the same species.
heart disease. 1. any condition of the heart that impairs its functioning. They are much more likely to have metabolic syndromeâa condition that puts you at high risk for diabetes and heart disease. Unfortunately for the proponents of high-carbohydrate diets, high blood triglycerides are a major risk factor for heart disease.
Congenital heart defect. A congenital heart defect (CHD), also known as a congenital heart anomaly or congenital heart disease, is a problem in the structure of the heart that is present at birth. Signs and symptoms depend on the specific type of problem. Symptoms can vary from none to life-threatening.