Definition of CRYPTOGENIC

cryptogenic

Adj

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

Origin / Etymology

From crypto- + -genic.

Synonyms

idiopathic

Scrabble Score: 21

cryptogenic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cryptogenic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cryptogenic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

cryptogenic is a valid Words With Friends word