cryptogenic

[krip-tuh-jen-ik]

cryptogenic Definition

  • 1of unknown origin or cause
  • 2having an obscure or unknown origin

Using cryptogenic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cryptogenic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The patient's condition was cryptogenic and could not be diagnosed.

  • Example

    The cause of the fire was cryptogenic, and the investigators could not determine its origin.

  • Example

    The disease is considered cryptogenic because its cause is still unknown.

cryptogenic Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cryptogenic

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Summary: cryptogenic in Brief

The term 'cryptogenic' [krip-tuh-jen-ik] refers to something of unknown origin or cause. It is often used in medical contexts to describe a condition or disease that cannot be diagnosed or explained. Synonyms include 'idiopathic,' 'sporadic,' and 'unexplained.'