autogenous
English
Etymology
auto- + -genous
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɔːˈtɒd͡ʒɪnəs/
Adjective
autogenous (not comparable)
- Produced independently of an external cause or influence.
- The autogenous factors that affect mergers require further study.
- (anatomy) Developed from an independent centre of ossification.
- 1843, Richard Owen, Lectures on the Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of the Invertebrate Animals
- These , being usually developed from distinct and independent centres , I have termed “autogenous” elements
- 1843, Richard Owen, Lectures on the Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of the Invertebrate Animals
Synonyms
- endogenous
Antonyms
- exogenous
Derived terms
- anautogenous
- autogenously
Related terms
- autogeneic
- autogenic
Translations
produced independently of an external cause
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