| hypogene | <geology> Formed or crystallized at depths the earth's surface; said of granite, gneiss, and other rocks, whose crystallization is believed of have taken place beneath a great thickness of overlying rocks. Opposed to epigene. Origin: Pref. Hypo- + the root of Gr. To be born: cf. F. Hypogene. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| hypogenesis | Congenital defect of growth with underdevelopment of parts or organs of the body. Origin: hypo-+ G. Genesis, origin Polar hypogenesis, a less than normal degree of development at the cephalic or caudal extremity of the embryo. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypogenetic | Relating to hypogenesis. (05 Mar 2000) |