agenesic
|a-ge-nes-ic|
C2
/ˌeɪdʒəˈnɛsɪk/
absence of development
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agenesic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agenesis,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'genesis' meant 'origin or creation.'
Historical Evolution
'agenesis' transformed into the English word 'agenesic' to describe conditions related to the absence of development.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without origin or creation,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by agenesis, the absence or failure of development of a body part.
The patient was diagnosed with an agenesic condition affecting the kidneys.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 16:51