Exogen
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exogen is a noun meaning (botany) A plant characterized by wood, bark and pith, the wood forming a layer between the other two, and growth only occurring on the outside.
Meaning
(botany) A plant characterized by wood, bark and pith, the wood forming a layer between the other two, and growth only occurring on the outside.
More Meanings
- (medicine, dermatology) The last phase of the hair growth cycle that follows telogen, during which the hairshaft is released from the hair follicle and is shed from the body.
Word Forms
- exogens
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exogeny, endogen, exotegmen, exorhiza, exostema, exine.
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