1. Abnormal or defective development of an organ or tissue; impaired or faulty formation during growth.
Usage: Medical/biological term; Often used in medical and scientific contexts
2. In genetics, the failure of reproductive cells or organs to develop properly, resulting in sterility or reduced fertility.
Usage: Specialized biological/genetic term

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with gonadal dysgenesis, which affected reproductive development.
• Dysgenesis of the kidney can lead to serious complications in childhood.
• Thyroid dysgenesis is a congenital condition that requires early medical intervention.
• The study examined dysgenesis in various organ systems across the patient population.
• Dysgenesis may result from genetic mutations or environmental factors during fetal development.