autogenous

[ aw-toj-uh-nuhs ]

adjective

1. self-produced; self-generated.
2. Physiology. pertaining to substances generated in the body.
3. Metallurgy. self-fused, without the addition of solder or the application of an adhesive:

   an autogenous weld between two pieces of the same metal.

autogenous

/ ɔːˈtɒdʒɪnəs /

adjective

1. 1. originating within the body Compare heterogenous
   2. denoting a vaccine made from bacteria obtained from the patient's own body
2. self-generated; self-produced
3. denoting a weld in which the filler metal and the parent metal are of similar composition

Derived Forms

• auˈtogenously, adverb

Other Words From

• au·toge·nous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of autogenous¹

1840–50; < Greek autogen ( ḗs ) self-produced ( auto- ¹, -gen ) + -ous

Example Sentences

The final proof was the cure of the patient by an autogenous vaccine made of the offending microbe.

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The tubing and castings are joined together by hard soldering, brazing or autogenous welding.

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One author dwelt on the superiority of autogenous vaccines but admits that occasionally stock vaccines are indicated.

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The indications are that he generally used a mixed autogenous vaccine, but the reports of cases are not always clear.

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The fifth reference specifically states that the vaccine must be autogenous.

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Related Words

• internal
• remote