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endogenous /en·dog·e·nous/ (en-doj´ĕ-nus) produced within or caused by factors within the organism.
endogenous [endoj′ənəs] Etymology: Gk, endon + genein, to produce 1 growing within the body. 2 originating from within the body or produced from internal causes, such as a disease caused by the structural or functional failure of an organ or system. Compare exogenous. endogenic, adj. endogenous (en·d adj produced internally; made by the body. endogenous (endoj´ adj originating within. endogenous produced within or caused by factors within the organism. endogenous analgesic system includes the secretion by the brain of endorphins in response to the central perception of pain. endogenous calcium calcium contributed to the feces by the intestinal secretions. endogenous feline oncornavirus see rd114 virus. endogenous magnesium magnesium contributed to the feces by the intestinal secretions. endogenous pain caused by factors within the body, e.g. stretching of mesentery. endogenous sarcoma virus see feline sarcoma virus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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