autogenous
self-produced; self-generated.
Physiology. pertaining to substances generated in the body.
Metallurgy. self-fused, without the addition of solder or the application of an adhesive: an autogenous weld between two pieces of the same metal.
Origin of autogenous
1Other words from autogenous
- au·tog·e·nous·ly, adverb
Words Nearby autogenous
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How to use autogenous in a sentence
The final proof was the cure of the patient by an autogenous vaccine made of the offending microbe.
The Treatment of Hay Fever | George Frederick LaidlawThe tubing and castings are joined together by hard soldering, brazing or autogenous welding.
Aviation Engines | Victor Wilfred PagOne author dwelt on the superiority of autogenous vaccines but admits that occasionally stock vaccines are indicated.
The indications are that he generally used a mixed autogenous vaccine, but the reports of cases are not always clear.
The fifth reference specifically states that the vaccine must be autogenous.
British Dictionary definitions for autogenous
/ (ɔːˈtɒdʒɪnəs) /
originating within the body: Compare heterogenous
denoting a vaccine made from bacteria obtained from the patient's own body
self-generated; self-produced
denoting a weld in which the filler metal and the parent metal are of similar composition
Derived forms of autogenous
- autogenously, adverb
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