Agenesis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000327",
  "term": "Agenesis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The complete failure of an organ or body part to develop during embryonic growth. This congenital anomaly results from a lack of primordial tissue formation. Examples include renal agenesis, where one or both kidneys are absent, or agenesis of the corpus callosum, a brain structure.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "birth"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 718 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/agenesis/"
}