cryptogenic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of uncertain origin, either introduced or native to its area.
  2. Presumed but not proven to be caused by an abnormality in a particular part of the brain (contrasts with symptomatic and idiopathic).
  3. Of uncertain cause.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

cryptogenic

Etymology

From crypto- + -genic.

Synonyms

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