a. [f. Gr. αὐτογενής (see prec.) + -OUS.] Self-produced, independent. Applied spec. a. in Phys. to parts of the skeleton developed from independent centers of ossification; b. in Path. to the essential elements of morbid tissues; c. to a process of soldering in which the ends of metal are themselves melted, and so joined. Hence Autogenously adv.
1846. Owen, in Brit. Assoc. Rep. Those parts … usually developed from distinct and independent centres, I have termed ‘autogenous.’
1860. F. Galton, Vac. Tour, 426. Let us hope that a united Italy may develop … an autogenous form of social life.
1878. T. Bryant, Pract. Surg., I. 102. Capable of secreting their own contents … autogenous cysts, as Sir J. Paget calls them.
1879. Spon, Workshop Rec. Autogenous Soldering, or burning together.
1883. J. W. Queen’s Electr. Catal., 16. A case of insulite, having a lid of the same material autogenously soldered in.
