agennesis

/ædʒəˈnɛsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or abnormal failure of a developing embryo or fetus to develop a particular organ or body part.

“The rare condition of agennesis led to the child being born without a fully formed kidney.”

Synonyms

  • agenesis
  • aplasia
  • hypoplasia

Antonyms

  • hyperplasia
  • hypertrophy