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agenesis

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a·gen·e·sis  (-jn-ss)
n.
Absence or incomplete development of an organ or body part.

agenesis [eɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪs]
n
1. (Medicine / Pathology) (of an animal or plant) imperfect development
2. (Medicine / Pathology) impotence or sterility
agenetic  [ˌeɪdʒəˈnɛtɪk] adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.agenesis - imperfect development; nondevelopment of a part
nondevelopment - failure of normal development to occur


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