allogenic

[ al-uh-jen-ik ]

adjective
  1. Geology. (of a constituent of a rock) formed elsewhere than in the rock where it is found.: Compare authigenic.

  2. Immunology. allogeneic.

Origin of allogenic

1
First recorded in 1885–90; allo- + -genic

Other words from allogenic

  • al·lo·gen·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words Nearby allogenic

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