Definitions

1. adjective

Produced or generated in an organism other than the one in which it is found.

“The xenogenous enzymes in the soil helped break down the organic matter.”

2. noun

A xenogenous element or organism.

“The xenogenous species in the ecosystem were studied by the research team.”

3. adverb

In a way that involves the introduction of an organism or element from outside the system.

“The xenogenously introduced genes altered the behavior of the organism.”