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- [krip-tuh-jen-ik]
- /ˌkrɪp təˈdʒɛn ɪk/
- /krˌɪptədʒˈenɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krip-tuh-jen-ik]
- /ˌkrɪp təˈdʒɛn ɪk/
Definitions of cryptogenic word
- adjective cryptogenic (esp of diseases) of unknown or obscure origin 3
- adjective cryptogenic idiopathic 3
- adjective cryptogenic of obscure or unknown origin, as a disease. 1
- noun cryptogenic (of an organism) Of uncertain origin, either introduced or native to its area. 1
- adjective cryptogenic (of epilepsy) Presumed but not proven to be caused by an abnormality in a particular part of the brain (contrasts with symptomatic and idiopathic). 0
- adjective cryptogenic (of a disease) Of uncertain cause. 0
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Origin of cryptogenic
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10; crypto- + -genic
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Parts of speech for Cryptogenic
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cryptogenic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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cryptogenic usage trend in Literature
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