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agenesis

Pronunciation: [ˌeɪ.dʒəˈnɛ.sɪs]

Word

Context: “medical”

(noun) agenesis means that something didn't develop or form completely, like a body part or organ. It's often used when talking about medical conditions where something is missing or not grown.

Example

The doctor explained that she has a condition called agenesis of the kidney, which means one of her kidneys didn’t form.

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He does not have agenesis; both of his kidneys are healthy and fully developed.

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What does agenesis mean in medical terms?

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