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biogenic
(redirected from Biogenic substance)

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bi·o·gen·ic  (b-jnk)
adj.
1. Produced by living organisms or biological processes.
2. Necessary for the maintenance of life processes.

biogenic [ˌbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk]
adj
produced or originating from a living organism
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Adj.1.biogenic - produced by living organisms or biological processes; "fermentation is a biogenic process"
2.biogenic - essential for maintaining the fundamental life processes; "sleep and food and water are among the biogenic needs of the organism"
essential - basic and fundamental; "the essential feature"


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They also inhibit release of the biogenic substances, rennin and noradrenaline, which may contribute to their anti-hypertensive effect.
 
 
 
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