endogenous

endogenous
[ɛnˈdɒdʒɪnəs, ɪn-]
adjective
  1. having an internal cause or origin
    有内在原因的,内源的。 常与 exogenous 相对
    the expected rate of infection is endogenous to the system.
    预期的传染率源于系统内部。
    ■(Biology)growing or originating from within an organism
    (生)内生的,内源的
    endogenous gene sequences.
    内源基因序列。
    ■(chiefly Psychiatry)(of a disease or symptom) not attributable to any external or environmental factor
    (主精神病学)(疾病,病症)非外在(或环境)因素引起的
    endogenous depression.
    内因性抑郁病。
    ■confined within a group or society
    局限于群体(或社会)的
派生
endogenously
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