exogenous
adjective
- developing from without; originating externally
- Biol. of or relating to external factors, as food or light, that have an effect upon an organism
See exogenous in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ĕk-sŏjˈə-nəs)
adjective- Biology Derived or developed from outside the body; originating externally.
- Botany Characterized by the addition of layers of woody tissue.
- Medicine Having a cause external to the body. Used of diseases.
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