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agenes

|a-gen-es|

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/əˈdʒiːnɛs/

absence of formation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'agenes' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agenesis,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'genesis' meant 'origin or creation.'

Historical Evolution

'agenesis' transformed into the modern English word 'agenes' through medical terminology usage.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'absence of creation,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

agenesis, the absence or failure of formation of any part of the body.

The patient was diagnosed with renal agenes.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/29 15:51