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Definition of xenogenic

xenogenic

/ˌzɛn.əˈdʒɛn.ɪk/
xe · no · gen · ic
Adverb:xenogenically
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• adjective

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Derived from, originating in, or relating to an organism of a different species.

Example

"The researchers successfully transplanted a xenogenic heart valve into the patient to replace the severely damaged tissue."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In biomedical and immunological literature, 'xenogenic' is frequently used as a variant spelling of 'xenogeneic' when referring to cells, tissues, or organs transplanted between individuals of different species.

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xenodochium
xenogenesis
xenogenetic
xenogenic
xenogenous
xenoglossia
xenoglossy

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek prefix 'xeno-' (stranger or foreign), the root 'gen' (birth, origin), and the English adjective suffix '-ic'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xenogenic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xenogenic
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