Agenetic

/ˌeɪdʒəˈnɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving agenesis; describing developmental absence or failure of formation.

Etymology

From agenesis + -ic suffix; Greek a- (without) + genesis (creation) + -ic (relating to).

Kelly Says

While 'agenesic' and 'agenetic' mean nearly the same thing, 'agenetic' appears more often in modern medical writing, showing how technical terminology gradually standardizes around preferred forms.

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