-genesis

DEFINITION of -genesis

forms nouns: gen--esis - formation, origin (state of formation); In medical terminology, -genesis refers to the biological process of forming or producing something new. It can describe physiological development (e.g., the formation of new nerves) or the progression of a disease state (e.g., the development of cancer). While it is often used for constructive biological processes, it also applies to the initiation of pathological conditions. It is functionally related to the suffix -genic, which describes something that produces or is produced by a specific agent.

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ETYMOLOGY of -genesis

• Root: -genesis (meaning “origin,” “source,” “birth,” or “becoming”).​
• Derivation: Derived from the greek verb gignesthai (“to be born” or “to become”).

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RELATED TERMS to -genesis

-genesis	formation	origin
arche-	YES	beginning
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Medical Term	Combined Root	Meaning of Process
Neurogenesis	Nerve (neuro-)	Production of new neurons youtube​
Angiogenesis	Vessel (angio-)	Formation of new blood vessels youtube​
Osteogenesis	Bone (osteo-)	Formation of bone tissue hunterbusinessschool​
Pathogenesis	Disease (patho-)	The origin and development of a disease
Spermatogenesis	Seed (spermato-)	The production of sperm cell

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DERIVATIONS of -genesis

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