ENDOGENOUS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does endogenous mean? 

• ENDOGENOUS (adjective)
  The adjective ENDOGENOUS has 2 senses:

1. of or resembling an endogen

2. derived or originating internally

  Familiarity information: ENDOGENOUS used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ENDOGENOUS (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or resembling an endogen

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

endogen (a monocotyledonous flowering plant; the stem grows by deposits on its inside)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Derived or originating internally

Synonyms:

endogenic; endogenous

Antonym:

exogenous (derived or originating externally)

 Context examples 

A synthetic phenylethylamine that mimics the sympathomimetic actions of the endogenous norepinephrine.

(Norepinephrine, DL-, NCI Thesaurus)

By binding to and activating opioid receptors in the central nervous sytem (CNS), anileridine mimics the endogenous opioids resulting in a decrease of nociceptve neurotransmitters and eventually an analgesic effect.

(Anileridine, NCI Thesaurus)

A synthetic long-acting octapeptide analogue of endogenous somatostatin.

(Octreotide Pamoate, NCI Thesaurus)

Another therapeutic approach is the pharmacological modulation of levels of the endogenous cannabinoid anandamide.

(Anandamide Metabolism Pathway, NCI Thesaurus/BIOCARTA)

The viruses have a widespread distribution and include both exogenous (vertical and horizontal transmission) and endogenous viruses of chickens and some other birds.

(Alpharetrovirus, NCI Thesaurus)

An endogenous pentapeptide with potential antineoplastic and antiangiogenic activities.

(Opioid growth factor, NCI Thesaurus)

They act by a variety of mechanisms, but often directly or indirectly minimize the damage produced by endogenous excitatory amino acids.

(Neuroprotective Agent, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

A synthetic peptide identical to the endogenous nonapeptide hormone with antidiuretic property.

(Argipressin, NCI Thesaurus)

Paradoxically, these leukocytes, in addition to releasing algogenic chemicals, are capable of producing endogenous opioid peptides (such as endorphins).

(Scientists make white blood cells to alleviate pain, instead of producing it, during tissue inflammation, University of Granada)

Morphine binds to and activates the mu-opioid receptors in the central nervous system (CNS), thereby mimicking the effects of the endogenous opioids.

(Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release Tablet, NCI Thesaurus)