agenesias
|a-ge-ne-sias|
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/ˌeɪdʒəˈniːziəs/
(agenesis)
absence of development
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agenesis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agenesia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'genesis' meant 'origin or creation.'
Historical Evolution
'agenesia' transformed into the modern English word 'agenesis' through Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without creation or origin,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the absence or failure of formation of any part of the body.
The child was diagnosed with renal agenesis.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 16:36