Exogenous
adjective
Caused by factors outside the body or a system.
The doctors determined that the patient's disease was exogenous, originating from outside his body.
Often appears as...
- exogenous factors
- exogenous causes
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Formal
Technical
adjective
Originating or produced outside of an organism, tissue, or cell.
Exogenous insulin is insulin that's injected into the body by a person with diabetes because their body doesn't produce it naturally.
Often appears as...
- exogenous growth
- exogenous hormones
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Formal
Technical
adjective
Relating to or developing from external factors in an economy.
Exogenous shocks, for instance a sudden increase in oil prices, can severely impact a country's economy.
Often appears as...
- exogenous shock
- exogenous variables
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Formal
Technical
adjective
Caused by factors outside the body or a system.
The doctors determined that the patient's disease was exogenous, originating from outside his body.
Often appears as...
- exogenous factors
- exogenous causes
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Originating or produced outside of an organism, tissue, or cell.
Exogenous insulin is insulin that's injected into the body by a person with diabetes because their body doesn't produce it naturally.
Often appears as...
- exogenous growth
- exogenous hormones
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Relating to or developing from external factors in an economy.
Exogenous shocks, for instance a sudden increase in oil prices, can severely impact a country's economy.
Often appears as...
- exogenous shock
- exogenous variables
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Outside Influence
Exogenous refers to effects or changes caused by external factors, not internal ones.
Excess sun exposure is an exogenous factor that can damage your skin.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Biological
In general terms, exogenous can mean anything influenced by the environment or other outside sources.
Exogenous cultural trends often affect local customs.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
It's a technical term; use it in discussions about science or specialized fields, not casual conversation.
Her research focused on exogenous variables affecting climate change.
Pro Tip 1/3Outside Influence
Exogenous refers to effects or changes caused by external factors, not internal ones.
Excess sun exposure is an exogenous factor that can damage your skin.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Biological
In general terms, exogenous can mean anything influenced by the environment or other outside sources.
Exogenous cultural trends often affect local customs.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
It's a technical term; use it in discussions about science or specialized fields, not casual conversation.
Her research focused on exogenous variables affecting climate change.
Pro Tip 1/3Outside Influence
Exogenous refers to effects or changes caused by external factors, not internal ones.
Excess sun exposure is an exogenous factor that can damage your skin.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Biological
In general terms, exogenous can mean anything influenced by the environment or other outside sources.
Exogenous cultural trends often affect local customs.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
It's a technical term; use it in discussions about science or specialized fields, not casual conversation.
Her research focused on exogenous variables affecting climate change.
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Sheryl WuDunn: Our...
They built a new house, this time with running water, electricity, a bicycle, no pig. What we saw was a natural experiment. It is rare to get an exogenous investment in girls' education.
Video examples
Sheryl WuDunn: Our...
They built a new house, this time with running water, electricity, a bicycle, no pig. What we saw was a natural experiment. It is rare to get an exogenous investment in girls' education.
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Quote examples
Klaus Schwab
German Economist
Of course, technology is not an exogenous force over which humans have no control. We are not constrained by a binary choice between acceptance and rejection. Rather, the decisions we make every day as citizens, consumers, and investors guide technological progress.
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Siddhartha Mukherjee
Indian Scientist
Unlike other diseases, the vulnerability to cancer lies in ourselves. We always thought of disease as exogenous, but research into cancer has turned that idea on its head - as long as we live, grow, age, there will be cancer.
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David Perlmutter
American Scientist
Far from being entirely dependent on exogenous food sources of antioxidants, our cells have their own innate ability to generate antioxidants upon demand.
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Klaus Schwab
German Economist
Of course, technology is not an exogenous force over which humans have no control. We are not constrained by a binary choice between acceptance and rejection. Rather, the decisions we make every day as citizens, consumers, and investors guide technological progress.
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Siddhartha Mukherjee
Indian Scientist
Unlike other diseases, the vulnerability to cancer lies in ourselves. We always thought of disease as exogenous, but research into cancer has turned that idea on its head - as long as we live, grow, age, there will be cancer.
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David Perlmutter
American Scientist
Far from being entirely dependent on exogenous food sources of antioxidants, our cells have their own innate ability to generate antioxidants upon demand.
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