endogenetic

[ en-doh-juh-net-ik ]

adjective

, Geology.

1. arising from or relating to the interior of the earth ( exogenetic ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of endogenetic¹

endo- + -genetic

Example Sentences

In contradistinction to the genuine endogenetic epilepsy, these patients manifest epileptic seizures as reactions to situations purely psychic in nature.

From Project Gutenberg

They differed, however, from this, in being accompanied by clear consciousness, and in not being endogenetic in their occurrence, but distinctive reactive manifestations to definite situations.

From Project Gutenberg