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biogenic
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biogenic /bi·o·gen·ic/ (-jen´ik) having origins in biological processes.
biogenic
[bī′ōjen′ik]
1 produced by the action of a living organism, such as fermentation.
2 essential to life and the maintenance of health, such as food, water, and proper rest.

biogenic [bi″o-jen´ik]
originating in a biological process.

biogenic
having the property of originating in a biological process.

biogenic amine
an amine neurotransmitter, such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin or dopamine.
endogenous biogenic amines
occur naturally in the body, e.g. epinephrine, norepinephrine.

biogenic
Biogenous adjective Arising or originating from a biologic process


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They also inhibit release of the biogenic substances, rennin and noradrenaline, which may contribute to their anti-hypertensive effect.
 
 
 
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