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AGENESIS

Definition and Scope of Agenesis Agenesis is defined in the medical and biological sciences as the complete or near-complete failure of an organ, tissue, or body part to develop during embryogenesis. This condition represents a profound disruption in the typical developmental trajectory of a bodily component, leading to its total absence at birth. Unlike conditions […]

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APLASIA

n. the failure of an organ or bodily tissue to grow- or interruption to the growth process. See also agenesis. APLASIA: “An organ that is affected by aplasia does not grow as expected. “

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