endogenous
[ en-doj-uh-nuh s ]
/ ɛnˈdɒdʒ ə nəs /
adjective
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.
OTHER 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, adverbWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH endogenous
endogenous indigenousWords nearby endogenous
British Dictionary definitions for endogenously
endogenous
/ (ɛnˈdɒdʒɪnəs) /
adjective
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, nounMedical definitions for endogenously
endogenous
[ ĕn-dŏj′ə-nəs ]
adj.
Originating or produced within an organism, tissue, or cell.
Caused by factors within the body. Used of a disease.
Other words from endogenous
en•dog′e•nous•ly adv. en•dog′e•ny n.Scientific definitions for endogenously
endogenous
[ ĕn-dŏj′ə-nəs ]
Originating or produced within an organism, tissue, or cell. Compare exogenous.