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anidian

adjective
an·​id·​i·​an | \ (ˈ)a¦nidēən\

Definition of anidian

of an embryo or fetus
: formless : lacking differentiation

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First Known Use of anidian

1855, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anidian

an- + Greek eidos form + English -ian

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