exogenous
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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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World English Dictionary
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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Medical Dictionary
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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Science Dictionary
| exogenous (ěk-sŏj'ə-nəs) Pronunciation Key
Originating or produced from outside an organism, tissue, or cell. Compare endogenous. |
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Example sentences
Evolution is a gradual process sometimes punctuated by exogenous catastrophes.
We know that exogenous chemicals mimic neurotransmitters and modulators.
Apart from the difficulty of forecasting the impact of exogenous events, investors may have another reason for ignoring them.
Some of it is exogenous to the collective decisions of firms, some of it is endogenous.
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