cryptogenic

American

[krip-tuh-jen-ik] / ˌkrɪp təˈdʒɛn ɪk /

adjective

of obscure or unknown origin, as a disease.

cryptogenic British

/ ˌkrɪptəʊˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

(esp of diseases) of unknown or obscure origin

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Etymology

Origin of cryptogenic

First recorded in 1905–10; crypto- + -genic

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cryptogenic

Four years ago, however, she was diagnosed with cryptogenic cirrhosis of the liver, which over time has withered her once-full frame to a mere 100 pounds.

From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2013

In 2007, Rajaratnam suffered a “severe cryptogenic stroke,” or a stroke of undetermined cause, Wise said.

From BusinessWeek ● Oct. 15, 2011

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