ectogenic
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ectogenic — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|jenik adjective Etymology: probably from German ektogen ectogenic (from ekt ect from New Latin + gen genic, genous, from Greek genēs born) + English ic more at gen 1. of disease : exogenous 2 … Useful english dictionary
ectogenic — adj. originating outside (Bacteriology) … English contemporary dictionary
ectogenic — ec·to·gen·ic … English syllables
ectogenic meromixis — the mixing of lake water as a result of some outside agency, e.g. influx of saline water … Dictionary of ichthyology
ec|tog|e|nous — «ehk TOJ uh nuhs», adjective. = ectogenic. (Cf. ↑ectogenic) … Useful english dictionary
ectogenous — /ek toj euh neuhs/, adj. growing outside the body of the host, as certain bacteria and other parasites. Also, ectogenic /ek teuh jen ik/. [1880 85; ECTO + GENOUS] * * * … Universalium
lake — lake1 /layk/, n. 1. a body of fresh or salt water of considerable size, surrounded by land. 2. any similar body or pool of other liquid, as oil. 3. (go) jump in the lake, (used as an exclamation of dismissal or impatience.) [bef. 1000; ME lak(e) … Universalium
Lake — /layk/, n. Simon, 1866 1945, U.S. engineer and naval architect. * * * I Relatively large body of slow moving or standing water that occupies an inland basin. Lakes are most abundant in high northern latitudes and in mountain regions, particularly … Universalium
teratosis — An anomaly producing a teras. SYN: teratism. [terato + G. osis, condition] atresic t. a t. in which any of the normal orifices, such as the nares, mouth, anus, or vagina, is imperforate. ceasmic t. a t. in which … Medical dictionary
ectogenesis — n. development outside body. ♦ ectogenic, ectogenous, a … Dictionary of difficult words
