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Term: Endogenous

Description:

Endogenous refers to something originating or produced internally within an organism or system, rather than externally. It commonly relates to substances or processes that are generated within the body or an organism as a natural outcome.

Parts of Speech:

Adjective:

1. Of or relating to an internal origin or production within an organism or system.

2. Derived or arising from within, rather than externally influenced or caused.

3. Synonymous with innate or inherent.

4. Pertaining to endogenous substances produced within the body.

Noun:

1. An endogenous substance or compound.

Sample Sentences:

Adjective:

1. Researchers discovered the endogenous hormone responsible for regulating sleep cycles.
2. Depression can have both endogenous and exogenous causes.
3. The body produces endogenous antioxidants to combat oxidative stress.

Noun:

1. Scientists are studying the effects of endogenous on cell regeneration.

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