| Pronunciation: | | ek'sâjunus
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[adj] derived or originating externally |
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EXOGENOUS is a 9 letter word that starts with E. |
| | Synonyms: | | exogenetic, exogenic, external |
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| | Antonyms: | | endogenous |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ex*og"e*nous\, a.
1. (Bot.) Pertaining to, or having the character of, an
exogen; -- the opposite of endogenous.
2. (Biol.) Growing by addition to the exterior.
3. (Anat.) Growing from previously ossified parts; -- opposed
to {autogenous}. --Owen.
{Exogenous aneurism} (Med.), an aneurism which is produced by
causes acting from without, as from injury.
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| Biology Dictionary |
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- Originating from or due to influences from outside of the organism or cell.
- Grown or made outside the body; for instance, insulin made from pork or beef pancreas is exogenous insulin for people.
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