exogenous

exogenous definition - medical

ex·og·e·nous (ĕk-sŏjˈə-nəs)

adjective
  1. Originating or produced outside of an organism, tissue, or cell.
  2. Having a cause external to the body. Used of diseases.

Related Forms:

  • ex·ogˈe·nous·ly adverb

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