autogenous
[ aw-toj-uh-nuhs ]
/ ɔˈtɒdʒ ə nəs /
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adjective
self-produced; self-generated.
Physiology. pertaining to substances generated in the body.
Metallurgy. self-fused, without the addition of solder or the application of an adhesive: an autogenous weld between two pieces of the same metal.
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au·tog·e·nous·ly, adverbWords nearby autogenous
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British Dictionary definitions for autogenous
autogenous
/ (ɔːˈtɒdʒɪnəs) /
adjective
- originating within the bodyCompare heterogenous
- denoting a vaccine made from bacteria obtained from the patient's own body
self-generated; self-produced
denoting a weld in which the filler metal and the parent metal are of similar composition
Derived forms of autogenous
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Medical definitions for autogenous
autogenous
[ ô-tŏj′ə-nəs ]
adj.
Of or relating to autogenesis; self-generating.
Of or relating to vaccines prepared from bacteria obtained from the infected person.
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au•tog′e•nous•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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