endogenous

endogenous definition - medical

en·dog·e·nous (ĕn-dŏjˈə-nəs)

adjective
  1. Originating or produced within an organism, tissue, or cell.
  2. Caused by factors within the body. Used of a disease.

Related Forms:

  • en·dogˈe·nous·ly adverb

Related Forms:

  • en·dogˈe·ny noun

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