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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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OTHER WORDS FROM autogenous
au·tog·e·nous·ly, adverbWords nearby autogenous
autofocus, autogamy, autogenesis, autogenetic, autogenic training, autogenous, autogiro, autogolpe, autograft, autograph, autography
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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
autogenously, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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