inogen

noun

inogen

noun

Etymology From Ancient Greek ἴς (ís, “power, muscle”) + -gen.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Obsolete A complex nitrogenous substance formerly hypothesized to be continually decomposed and reproduced in the muscles during life.

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