anlage

noun an·la·ge \ˈän-ˌlä-gə\

plural an·la·gen\-gən\ also an·la·ges\-gəz\

Definition of ANLAGE

: the foundation of a subsequent development; especially : primordium

German, literally, act of laying on

First Known Use: 1874

Medical Dictionary

noun an·la·ge \ˈän-ˌläg-ə\

plural an·la·gen \-ən\ also an·la·ges \-əz\

: the foundation of a subsequent development; especially : primordium

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