Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cryptogenic
Adjective
/ˌkrɪptoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/
Definition
Relating to a condition that arises from an unknown or obscure origin.
Examples
- The patient’s cryptogenic stroke puzzled the doctors.
- They discovered a cryptogenic infection that had no identifiable source.
Meaning
Cryptogenic usually refers to diseases or medical conditions that cannot be traced to a specific cause or source, highlighting the mysterious nature of their emergence.
Synonyms
- Unknown origin
- Unexplained
- Idiopathic
