endogenous
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.
Origin of endogenous
1Other words from endogenous
- en·do·ge·nic·i·ty [en-doh-juh-nis-i-tee], /ˌɛn doʊ dʒəˈnɪs ɪ ti/, noun
- en·dog·e·nous·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with endogenous
- endogenous , indigenous
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How to use endogenous in a sentence
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
/ (ɛnˈdɒdʒɪnəs) /
biology developing or originating within an organism or part of an organism: endogenous rhythms
having no apparent external cause: endogenous depression
Derived forms of endogenous
- endogenously, adverb
- endogeny, noun
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Scientific definitions for endogenous
[ ĕn-dŏj′ə-nəs ]
Originating or produced within an organism, tissue, or cell. Compare exogenous.
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