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ageneses
a·gen·e·sis
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eɪˈdʒɛn
ə
sɪs
/
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jen
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-sis
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noun
Pathology
.
1.
absence of or failed development of a body part.
2.
sterility; impotence; barrenness.
Also,
a·ge·ne·sia
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ˌeɪ
dʒəˈni
ʒə
,
-ʒi
ə
,
-si
ə
/
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ey-j
uh
-
nee
-zh
uh
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-zhee-
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.
Origin:
1850–55;
<
Neo-Latin;
see
a-
6
,
genesis
Related forms
a·ge·net·ic
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dʒəˈnɛt
ɪk
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,
adjective
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World English Dictionary
agenesis
(eɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪs)
—
n
1.
(of an animal or plant) imperfect development
2.
impotence or sterility
agenetic
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Medical Dictionary
agenesis
a·gen·e·sis (ā-jěn'ĭ-sĭs)
n.
Absence or incomplete development of an organ or body part.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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