EXOGENOUS
\ɛɡzˈɒd͡ʒənəs], \ɛɡzˈɒdʒənəs], \ɛ_ɡ_z_ˈɒ_dʒ_ə_n_ə_s]\
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Pertaining to, or having the character of, an exogen; - the opposite of endogenous.
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Growing from previously ossified parts; - opposed to autogenous.
By Oddity Software
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Pertaining to, or having the character of, an exogen; - the opposite of endogenous.
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Growing from previously ossified parts; - opposed to autogenous.
By Noah Webster.
By Daniel Lyons
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Developed from superficial tissue, the superficial meristem ; growing from parts which were previously ossified.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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A term first applied to plants-hence called Exogens which the wood increases by annual additions to the outside. In animal anatomy, processes which shoot opt from any part are termed exogenous. An exogenous is one caused by division, from without, of the arterial walls.
By Robley Dunglison
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Originating without. In physiology, the converse of endogenous. [Gr.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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