endogen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A plant which increases in size by internal growth and elongation at the summit, having the wood in the form of bundles or threads, irregularly distributed throughout the whole diameter, not forming annual layers, and with no distinct pith.

Word forms

endogen endogens

Etymology

From endo- + -gen: compare French endogène.

Related words

exogen oxogen

Derived words

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