Cytogenous

/saɪˈtɑdʒənəs/ adjective

Definition

Produced by or originating from cells; relating to cell formation.

Etymology

Greek 'kytos' (cell) and '-genous' (produced by/originating from). Describes anything that is cell-derived or cell-generated.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-genous' shows up in lots of biological terms—'endogenous' means produced inside, 'pathogenic' means disease-producing. 'Cytogenous' specifically means 'cell-producing,' emphasizing something's cellular origin.

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