exogenous

🇺🇸 /ekˈsɑːdʒənəs/ 🇬🇧 /ekˈsɒdʒənəs/
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adjective
R

originating from outside a particular place or system

The company's growth was fueled by exogenous factors such as market trends and consumer behavior.

R

originating from outside the body

The doctor explained that the infection was caused by exogenous bacteria.

translation

adj. originating from outside a particular place or system; originating from outside the body