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Definitions for Exogenous
[1] originating from outside; derived externally.
[2] Botany . (of plants, as the dicotyledons) having stems that grow by the addition of an annual layer of wood to the outside beneath the bark. pertaining to plants having such stems. belonging to the exogens.
[3] Pathology . (of a disease) externally caused rather than resulting from conditions within the organism.
[4] Biochemistry . of or noting the metabolic assimilation of proteins or other metabolites, the elimination of nitrogenous catabolites being in direct proportion to the amount of metabolites taken in.
[5] Geology . exogenetic(def 1) .
[6] having an external origin
[7] biology developing or originating outside an organism or part of an organism of or relating to external factors, such as light, that influence an organism
[8] psychiatry (of a mental illness) caused by external factors
Words related to Exogenous
external, extrinsic, foreign, alien, estranged, remote, strange, unfamiliar, exotic
Words nearby Exogenous
exoerythrocytic, exoerythrocytic stage, exogamy, exogastrula, exogenetic, exogenous, exogenous fiber, exogenous hyperglyceridemia, exome, exomphalos, exon
Origin of Exogenous
First recorded in 1820–30; exo- + -gen + -ous
Other words from Exogenous
ex·og·e·nism , noun
ex·og·e·nous·ly , adverb
ex•og′ e•nous•ly adv.
Synonyms for Exogenous
exogenic, external, extracellular, extrinsic, heterochthonous, alien, estranged, exotic, foreign, remote, strange, unfamiliar