exogenous
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/ekˈsɑːdʒənəs/
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/ekˈsɒdʒənəs/
originating from outside a particular place or system
The company's growth was fueled by exogenous factors such as market trends and consumer behavior.
公司的成长是由市场趋势和消费者行为等外源性因素推动的。
originating from outside the body
The doctor explained that the infection was caused by exogenous bacteria.
医生解释说,感染是由外源性细菌引起的。