endogenous
[ en-doj-uh-nuhs ]
/ ɛnˈdɒdʒ ə nəs /
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adjective
proceeding from within; derived internally.
Biology. growing or developing from within; originating within.
Pathology. (of a disease) resulting from conditions within the organism rather than externally caused.
Biochemistry. pertaining to the metabolism of nitrogenous elements of cells and tissues.
Geology. endogenetic.
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OTHER WORDS FROM endogenous
en·do·ge·nic·i·ty [en-doh-juh-nis-i-tee], /ˌɛn doʊ dʒəˈnɪs ɪ ti/, nounen·dog·e·nous·ly, adverbWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH endogenous
endogenous , indigenousDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for endogenous
He held, however, that the nuclei multiplied endogenously and not by division.
Form and Function|E. S. (Edward Stuart) RussellIn its protoplasm a number of germs first appear endogenously, but the nucleus of the germogen does not assist in their formation.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland BalfourThe quality q, so far, is an entirely subjective fact which the feeling carries so to speak endogenously, or in its pocket.
The Meaning of Truth|William James
British Dictionary definitions for endogenous
endogenous
/ (ɛnˈdɒdʒɪnəs) /
adjective
biology developing or originating within an organism or part of an organismendogenous rhythms
having no apparent external causeendogenous depression
Derived forms of endogenous
endogenously, adverbendogeny, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for endogenous
endogenous
[ ĕn-dŏj′ə-nəs ]
adj.
Originating or produced within an organism, tissue, or cell.
Caused by factors within the body. Used of a disease.
Other words from endogenous
en•dog′e•nous•ly adv.en•dog′e•ny n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for endogenous
endogenous
[ ĕn-dŏj′ə-nəs ]
Originating or produced within an organism, tissue, or cell. Compare exogenous.
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