körpereigen
Translation
body's own, endogenous, autologous
Examples
Das Immunsystem schützt die körpereigenen Zellen.
The immune system protects the body's own cells.
Der Körper produziert körpereigene Antibiotika.
The body produces its own endogenous antibiotics.
Die Transplantation mit körpereigenem Gewebe war erfolgreich.
The transplant with the body's own tissue was successful.
Grammar Patterns
[as an adjective] body's own ... The body's own defense is strong.
Similar Words
Synonyms: endogenous, autologous; Antonyms: körperfremd (foreign to the body)
Etymology
A compound of 'Körper' (body) and 'eigen' (own). Literally 'body's own'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Körper' (like 'corpse' or 'corporal') + 'eigen' (like 'I own'). It's what your own body possesses.