Pronunciation: [ˈɛndə͡ʊd͡ʒəni] (IPA) 
Endogeny is a term used in biology that refers to the formation of new tissue within an organism. The spelling of the word is derived from its Greek root words "endon," meaning inside, and "genes," meaning born. The IPA phonetic transcription for "Endogeny" is /ɛnˈdɒdʒəni/. The first syllable is pronounced with the same sound as in the word "end," followed by the sound "oj" as in "boy," and ending with the sound "ni" as in "knee."
Endogeny is a term that refers to internal or inherent development or growth within a system, organism, or entity. It stems from the Greek word "endon," meaning "within," and "genesis," meaning "origin" or "creation." In various fields, such as biology, economics, and geology, endogeny implies a process or influence that originates from within the system itself, rather than being a result of external factors.
In biology, endogeny specifically denotes the formation or development of certain structures, organs, or systems originating from within an organism's body. For example, the endogenous growth of new blood vessels to repair tissue damage is considered endogeny. Similarly, in economics, endogenous factors or variables are those that are determined by internal or intrinsic components of an economic system rather than being driven solely by external forces. This could include factors like consumer preferences or technological advancements.
Furthermore, endogeny is often contrasted with exogeny, which signifies external or exogenous factors that have an impact on a system or organism's growth or development. Exogenous factors are typically considered to be originating from outside sources or influences.
Overall, endogeny describes the innate, internal, or self-generating nature of certain processes or structures, highlighting their origin or creation from within rather than being solely influenced by external factors.
The word endogeny is derived from the combination of two Greek roots: endo meaning within or inside, and geny derived from the root gen meaning to produce or to generate.
