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cryptogenic

adjective

Of uncertain origin, either introduced or native to its area.

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adjectivecryptogenic (not comparable)

not comparableOf uncertain origin, either introduced or native to its area.
not comparablePresumed but not proven to be caused by an abnormality in a particular part of the brain (contrasts with symptomatic and idiopathic).
not comparableOf uncertain cause.
Synonyms: idiopathic

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveOf uncertain cause.

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Origin

From crypto- + -genic.

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APA

cryptogenic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cryptogenic

MLA

“cryptogenic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cryptogenic. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cryptogenic,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cryptogenic.

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