In a manner that originates or develops from within; by means of internal causes or sources rather than external ones.
From endogenous + -ly (adverb-forming suffix). The adverbial form allows speakers to describe how actions or processes occur through internal mechanisms.
When scientists say a disease develops endogenously, they mean your own body created it—like depression might be caused by brain chemistry you were born with, not just life circumstances!
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