endogenous

adj — 2 senses

endogenous

adj

UK /ɛnˈdɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/ · US /ɛnˈdɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs/

Etymology From endogen + -ous or endo- + -genous. Piecewise doublet of indigenous.

1

Produced, originating or growing from within.

2

Of a natural process: caused by factors within the body.

Synonyms: autogenous, native
Antonyms: exogenous
Derived terms: endogeneity, endogenous erythroid colony, endogenously, endogenous retrovirus, endogenous viral element, endogeny, Grampus griseus endogenous virus, nonendogenous
Related terms: autogeneic, endogen

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