digeneous

/ɛndəˈdʒɛnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Produced or occurring within an organism

“The endogenous hormone helped regulate the body’s metabolism.”

2. noun

A substance produced by an organism

“The endogenous toxins in the plant made it inedible.”

Synonyms

  • innate
  • intrinsic

Antonyms

  • exogenous
  • external