exogen en · NOUN
Etymology
From exo- + -gen: compare French exogène.
Meanings
- A plant characterized by wood, bark and pith, the wood forming a layer between the other two, and growth only occurring on the outside.
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| exogens | Number=Plur | lexicographic |