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exogenous /ex·og·e·nous/ (ek-soj´ĕ-nus) originating outside or caused by factors outside the organism.
exogenous [igzoj′ənəs] Etymology: Gk, exo + genein, to produce 1 outside the body. 2 originating outside the body or an organ of the body or produced from external causes, such as a disease caused by a bacterial or viral agent foreign to the body. Compare endogenous. exogenic, adj. exogenous [eks-oj´ĕ-nus] 1. developed or originating outside the organism, as exogenous disease. 2. growing by additions to the outside.
exogenous (eksoj´ adj originating or caused by aspects external to a body.
exogenous originating outside or caused by factors outside the organism. exogenous fecal contents e.g. calcium taken in with the diet but not absorbed; is distinct from endogenous calcium which is contributed by the body. exogenous photodynamic agent agent contributed by the environment; may be a primary agent or a hepatoxin. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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