SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
endogenous
adjective
Originating within the system or organism being considered.
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Originating within
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Return to topIntrinsic means inherent; endogenous more specifically identifies an internal origin.
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The model distinguishes endogenous changes from outside influences.
An endogenous change occurred when a weight inside the defined mechanism shifted and altered the gate's balance without a change in the surrounding conditions.
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