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exogen.

A plant characterized by wood, bark and pith, the wood forming a layer between the other two, and growth only occurring on the outside.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A plant characterized by wood, bark and pith, the wood forming a layer between the other two, and growth only occurring on the outside.

  2. 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.

Where this word comes from

From exo- + -gen: compare French exogène.

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