adj 1  :  imperfectly formed or developed  :  RUDIMENTARY  2 a  :  ABORTIFACIENT  b  :  cutting short < treatment of pneumonia>   c  :  failing to develop completely or typically <an case of poliomyelitis>  .
 
 
 
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