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dysgenesis

 

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Noun dysgenesis has 1 sense
  1. dysgenesis - infertility between hybrids
    --1 is a kind of
    sterility, infertility

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Dysgenesis


Definition:

Dysgenesis refers to the abnormal or faulty development of a tissue, organ, or organism.

Senses:

  1. Medical Sense:

    In the medical field, dysgenesis can describe the incomplete or impaired development of a specific organ or tissue, resulting in partial or total dysfunction.

    Example Sentence: The patient was diagnosed with renal dysgenesis, which caused malformation of the kidneys.

  2. Genetic Sense:

    In genetics, dysgenesis refers to the abnormal development or alteration of chromosomes or genes, often leading to genetic disorders.

    Example Sentence: The child's dysgenesis was traced back to a mutation in the X-chromosome.

  3. Social Sense:

    In a social context, dysgenesis can be used to describe degeneration or decline in cultural, social, or intellectual aspects of a community or society.

    Example Sentence: The rapid increase in crime rates indicated a dysgenesis of the local community.

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