autogenous

adjective

Meaning

Originating from within an organism itself.

Examples

The patient received an autogenous skin graft to cover the burn area.
Autogenous vaccines are prepared from bacteria isolated from the specific patient being treated.

Synonyms: self-produced, autologous, endogenous, self-generated

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autogenous

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɔːˈtɒdʒɪnəs/

Definition

Originating from within an organism itself.

Examples

The patient received an autogenous skin graft to cover the burn area.
Autogenous vaccines are prepared from bacteria isolated from the specific patient being treated.
The study focused on the success rate of autogenous tissue transplants compared to synthetic alternatives.

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