ectogenous

ectogenous definition - medical

ec·tog·e·nous (ĕk-tŏjˈə-nəs) or ec·to·gen·ic (ĕkˌtə-jĕnˈĭk)

adjective
  1. Having the ability to live and develop outside a host, as certain pathogenic microorganisms.
  2. Exogenous.

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