exogen
Translation
exogenous, external
Examples
Exogene Faktoren können die Krankheit beeinflussen.
Exogenous factors can influence the disease.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Exogenous influences are often difficult to control.
Similar Words
external, coming from outside; Antonym: endogen (endogenous)
Etymology
From Greek 'exo-' (outside) and '-genes' (born, produced). Literally 'born from the outside'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'exo-' to 'exit' (going out) and '-gen' to 'generate'. Something 'generated' from the 'outside'.