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Definition of Cryptogenic
1. Adjective. (context: of an organism) Of uncertain origin, either introduced or native to its area. ¹
2. Adjective. (context: of epilepsy) Presumed but not proven to be caused by an abnormality in a particular part of the brain (contrasts with symptomatic and idiopathic). ¹
3. Adjective. (context: of a disease) Of uncertain cause. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cryptogenic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Cryptogenic
1. Of obscure, indeterminate aetiology or origin, in contrast to phanerogenic. Origin: crypto-+ G. Genesis, origin (05 Mar 2000)