Endogenous

//ɪnˈdɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Produced, originating or growing from within.
  2. 2
    Of a natural process: caused by factors within the body.
Adjective
  1. 1
    derived or originating internally wordnet
  2. 2
    of or resembling an endogen wordnet

Etymology

From endogen + -ous or endo- + -genous. Piecewise doublet of indigenous.

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