agenesis

agen·e·sis | \ (ˌ)ā-ˈje-nə-səs

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Definition of agenesis

: lack or failure of development (as of a body part)

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Recent Examples on the Web The 16-year-old, who was born with a rare congenital disorder known as agenesis of the corpus callosum, made a big basket in the game that Legend won 46-32. — Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, "Hardwood harmony: Unified Sports brings students, communities together in Douglas County," 21 Feb. 2017

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“Agenesis.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agenesis. Accessed 9 December 2019.

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