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exogenous [‚ek′säj·ə·nəs] (biology) Due to an external cause; not arising within the organism. Growing by addition to the outer surfaces. (physiology) Pertaining to those factors in the metabolism of nitrogenous substances obtained from food. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We don garment after garment, as if we grew like exogenous plants by addition without. |
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