ectogenous

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(ek tojə nəs)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
ec•tog•e•nous  (ek tojə nəs),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. Microbiologygrowing outside the body of the host, as certain bacteria and other parasites.
Also, ec•to•gen•ic  (ek′tə jenik).USA pronunciation 
  • ecto- + -genous 1880–85


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