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Endogenously: meaning, definitions and examples

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endogenously

 

[ ɪnˈdɛdʒənəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

biological processes

Endogenously refers to processes or substances that originate from within an organism, system, or process. In biological contexts, this often means that certain compounds or agents are produced internally rather than introduced from external sources.

Synonyms

internally, intrinsically, self-generated

Examples of usage

  • The hormone is synthesized endogenously in the pituitary gland.
  • The plant develops endogenously produced pigments for its protection.
  • Endogenously generated proteins are crucial for cellular metabolism.

Translations

Translations of the word "endogenously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 endogenamente

🇮🇳 अंतर्जातीय रूप से

🇩🇪 endogen

🇮🇩 secara endogen

🇺🇦 ендогенно

🇵🇱 endogennie

🇯🇵 内因的に

🇫🇷 endogène

🇪🇸 endógenamente

🇹🇷 endojen bir şekilde

🇰🇷 내인적으로

🇸🇦 داخليًا

🇨🇿 endogenně

🇸🇰 endogénne

🇨🇳 内源性地

🇸🇮 endogeno

🇮🇸 innri

🇰🇿 эндо́генді

🇬🇪 ენდოგენურად

🇦🇿 endogen olaraq

🇲🇽 endógenamente

Etymology

The term 'endogenous' comes from the Greek roots 'endon', meaning 'inside', and 'genes', meaning 'origin' or 'generation'. It was first widely used in biological and psychological contexts during the 19th century to describe phenomena that arise from within an organism, distinguishing them from exogenous influences that come from the outside environment. Over time, the term has gained traction across various scientific disciplines, including ecology, economics, and medicine, to describe processes or factors that are internally generated rather than externally imposed. The adverb form 'endogenously' gradually emerged to describe actions or effects occurring in this manner, emphasizing the self-producing nature of the subject matter. This linguistic evolution reflects the growing understanding of complex systems where internal dynamics play a crucial role in shaping outcomes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,960 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.