cryptogenic

adjective

cryp·to·gen·ic ˌkrip-tə-ˈje-nik

: of obscure or unknown origin

a cryptogenic disease

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Hill died Thursday of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia, a rare lung condition, at his home in Omaha, Nebraska, a family spokesperson announced. —

Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2023 The usual treatment for any cryptogenic TIA or stroke is cholesterol and blood pressure reduction, if indicated, plus an anti-platelet agent, like aspirin. —

Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 1 Oct. 2015

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