exogenism
ə adjective
1.
originating from outside; derived externally.
2.
Botany.
a.
(of plants, as the dicotyledons) having stems that grow by the addition of an annual layer of wood to the outside beneath the bark.
b.
pertaining to plants having such stems.
c.
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.
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exogenous (ɛkˈsɒdʒɪnəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having an external origin |
| 2. | biology |
| a. developing or originating outside an organism or part of an organism | |
| b. of or relating to external factors, such as light, that influence an organism | |
| 3. | psychiatry (of a mental illness) caused by external factors |
| ex'ogenously | |
| —adv | |
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exogenous ex·og·e·nous (ěk-sŏj'ə-nəs)
adj.
Originating or produced outside of an organism, a tissue, or a cell.
Having a cause external to the body. Used of diseases.
ex·og'e·nous·ly adv.
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exogenous  (ěk-sŏj'ə-nəs) Pronunciation Key
Originating or produced from outside an organism, tissue, or cell. Compare endogenous. |
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