Exogenous
Exogenous [ ek-SOJ-uh'-nuh' s ] | |
[ adjective ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. derived or developed externally 2. (Botany) marked by adding woody tissue layers to the stem externally beneath the bark 3. (Pathology) caused by external pathogens or conditions | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
He said that while there are a few indigenous reasons like genes, heredity etc for obesity, there are more exogenous reasons for the problem. |
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