an·la·ge also An·la·ge (änlä′gə)
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Tweet n. pl. an·la·ges or an·la·gen (-gən) also An·la·ges or An·la·gen 1. Biology The initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a part or an organ develops; primordium. 2. A genetic predisposition to a given trait or personality characteristic. 3. A fundamental principle; the foundation for a future development. [German, fundamental principle, from Middle High German anlāge, request : ane-, on (from Old High German ana-; see an- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots) + lāge, act of laying (from Old High German lāga; see legh- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] |
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