agenesis

noun

Meaning

Failure of an organ or part of the body to develop during embryonic growth.

Examples

Renal agenesis is a condition where one or both kidneys fail to form in the fetus.
The patient was diagnosed with agenesis of the corpus callosum after undergoing an MRI scan.

Synonyms: absence, failure to develop, aplasia, hypoplasia

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agenesis

noun

Pronunciation: /eɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

Definition

Failure of an organ or part of the body to develop during embryonic growth.

Examples

Renal agenesis is a condition where one or both kidneys fail to form in the fetus.
The patient was diagnosed with agenesis of the corpus callosum after undergoing an MRI scan.

Synonyms of agenesis

Words with a similar meaning to agenesis:

absence
failure to develop
aplasia
hypoplasia

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