autogenous

[ aw-toj-uh-nuhs ]

adjective

1. self-produced; self-generated.
2. Physiology. pertaining to substances generated in the body.
3. Metallurgy. self-fused, without the addition of solder or the application of an adhesive:

   an autogenous weld between two pieces of the same metal.

autogenous

/ ɔːˈtɒdʒɪnəs /

adjective

1. 1. originating within the body Compare heterogenous
   2. denoting a vaccine made from bacteria obtained from the patient's own body
2. self-generated; self-produced
3. denoting a weld in which the filler metal and the parent metal are of similar composition

Derived Forms

• auˈtogenously, adverb

Other Words From

• au·toge·nous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of autogenous¹

1840–50; < Greek autogen ( ḗs ) self-produced ( auto- ¹, -gen ) + -ous

Example Sentences

Another question was about the engine’s autogenous pressurization system, in which the propellent is pressurized in the tanks, rather than using a system using helium.

From The Verge

Instead, he mumbles about activating blood platelets by spinning, flicking rapidly through slides depicting autogenous bone transplants, the patients’ eyes creepily whited out.

From The Guardian

"In brief, we may say that each part is in chief measure autogenous."

From Project Gutenberg

The tubing and castings are joined together by hard soldering, brazing or autogenous welding.

From Project Gutenberg

These last may be autogenous delusions or thoughts about actual events which precipitated the psychosis.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• internal
• remote