autogenous

English

Etymology

From auto- +‎ -genous.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔːˈtɒd͡ʒɪnəs/

Adjective

autogenous (not comparable)

  1. Produced independently of an external cause or influence.
    The autogenous factors that affect mergers require further study.
  2. (anatomy) Developed from an independent centre of ossification.
    • 1843, Richard Owen, Lectures on the Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of the Invertebrate Animals:
      These , being usually developed from distinct and independent centres , I have termed “autogenous” elements

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