cytogenous

/ˌsītəˈjenəs, -ˈjɛn-/

Definitions

1. adjective

Produced within a cell, especially by a cell’s own metabolic processes, or capable of producing cells.

“The cytogenous properties of stem cells have been extensively studied.”

2. noun

A cell or organism that is capable of producing cells.

“The cytogenous agent in this experiment was a genetically modified cell line.”

Synonyms

  • biogenic
  • cell-producing
  • cellular

Antonyms

  • xenogenous