hypogenesis

[ hahy-puh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. underdevelopment of an organ or function, especially in the embryo.

Other Words From

• hy·po·ge·net·ic [hahy-poh-j, uh, -, net, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypogenesis¹

hypo- + genesis

Example Sentences

All simple forms of sexual reproduction without alternation of generations are comprised under the title of hypogenesis.

From Project Gutenberg

In some other cases medusoid develops directly from medusoid (hypogenesis), whether by sexual cells or by gemmation.

From Project Gutenberg