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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