Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hypogenesis
Noun
ˌhaɪpəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs
Definition
The development of an organism or a part of an organism that is below the normal level of complexity or size.
Examples
- The child was diagnosed with hypogenesis of the left kidney, meaning that the kidney did not develop fully.
- Researchers are studying hypogenesis in certain species to understand developmental abnormalities.
Meaning
Hypogenesis refers to a condition where there is an incomplete or underdeveloped formation of an anatomical structure or system.
Synonyms
- Underdevelopment
- Hypoplasia
- Undergrowth
