phanerogenic

phanerogenic
Denoting a disease, the etiology of which is manifest. Cf.:cryptogenic. [phanero- + G. genesis, origin]

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phan·er·o·gen·ic .fan-ə-rō-'jen-ik adj of known origin compare CRYPTOGENIC

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phan·er·o·gen·ic (fan″ər-o-jenґik) [phanero- + -genic] having a known cause, as opposed to idiopathic.

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  • phanerogenic — phan·er·o·gen·ic …   English syllables

  • phanerogenic — …   Useful english dictionary

  • cryptogenic — Of obscure, indeterminate etiology or origin, in contrast to phanerogenic. [crypto + G. genesis, origin] * * * cryp·to·gen·ic .krip tə jen ik adj of obscure or unknown origin <cryptogenic epilepsy> compare PHANEROGENIC * * * cryp·to·gen·ic… …   Medical dictionary

  • phanerogenetic — phan·ero·ge·net·ic (fan″ər o jə netґik) phanerogenic …   Medical dictionary

  • cryptogenic — |kriptə|jenik adjective Etymology: crypt + genic : of obscure or unknown origin used chiefly of diseases; opposed to phanerogenic …   Useful english dictionary

  • phanerogenetic — adjective see phanerogenic …   Useful english dictionary

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