Definitions

1. adjective

Originating or produced from outside the body

“The ectogenous bacteria in the soil helped break down the organic matter.”

2. noun

An ectogenous organ or part

“The ectogenous appendages of certain marine animals aid in their ability to capture prey.”

3. noun

An organism that develops from an ectogenous source, such as a bud or a spore

“The researchers studied the growth patterns of ectogenous fungi.”