endogen

/ˈɛndədʒən, -dʒɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

Something that originates from within an organism or system.

“The endogen of the cell helped to fight off the infection.”

2. verb

To produce or generate something from within an organism or system.

“The plant endogened nutrients from the soil.”

Synonyms

  • inborn
  • innate
  • intrinsic

Antonyms

  • exogenous
  • external