Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
agenesia
noun
ˌa-jə-ˈnē-zhə
Definition
Agenesia is the absence or failure of development of a specific organ or part of the body.
Examples
- Congenital agenesia of the kidney may lead to renal failure.
- The patient was diagnosed with agenesis of the corpus callosum.
- Agenesia can affect various systems within the body, including limbs and organs.
Meaning
The term refers to a congenital condition where an organ or body part doesn’t form during embryonic development.
Synonyms
- absence
- underdevelopment
- developmental anomaly
