Agenesis (Noun)
Meaning
Imperfect development; nondevelopment of a part.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The congenital absence of the kidney is an example of agenesis, where the organ failed to develop properly during fetal development.
- Agenesis of the corpus callosum is a rare condition where the bundle of nerve fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain is partially or completely missing.
- The patient's agenesis of the pancreas made it difficult for her to digest food properly, leading to malnutrition and other complications.
- In some cases of agenesis, the affected individual may not exhibit any noticeable symptoms, as seen in the case of a person born without a wisdom tooth.
- The study of agenesis in various organs and tissues has shed light on the complex processes involved in embryonic development and the factors that can disrupt them.