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)

Examples of agenesis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dave was born with sacral agenesis, a congenital condition in which the lowest portion of the spine that forms the joint with the hips fails to develop. — Richard Sandomir, New York Times, "David Toole, Disabled Dancer With Grace in His Hands, Dies at 56," 10 Nov. 2020 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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28 Nov 2020

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“Agenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agenesis. Accessed 24 Jan. 2021.

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