allogenic

English

Etymology

allo- +‎ -genic

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌæləˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/

Adjective

allogenic (comparative more allogenic, superlative most allogenic)

Having an external cause, or source; exogenous.
(geology) Formed in another location and transported.
(medicine, biology, genetics, immunology) Alternative form of allogeneic: genetically distinct, but of the same species; nonself but intraspecies.

Usage notes

Do not confuse allogenic ("of nonself intraspecies origin") with allergenic ("generating allergy"); the two concepts are often related (because allergic reactions can potentially be caused by any antigen and usually/especially by nonself antigens), but the similar sound of the two words is due only to partial cognation of the word roots.

Derived terms

allogenically

Translations

having an external cause or source

Catalan: al·logen (ca)
Italian: alogenico
Portuguese: alógeno (pt)

geology: formed in another location

Catalan: al·logen (ca)
Portuguese: alógeno (pt)

genetically distinct, but of the same species

Portuguese: alógeno (pt), alogénico (Portugal), alogênico (pt) (Brazil)

Anagrams

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