zoogenic


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Related to zoogenic: zoonotic infection

zo·o·gen·ic

 (zō′ə-jĕn′ĭk) also zo·og·e·nous (zō-ŏj′ə-nəs)
adj.
Originating in or produced by animals.
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zoogenic

(ˌzəʊəˈdʒɛnɪk)
adj
produced from animals
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zo•o•gen•ic

(ˌzoʊ əˈdʒɛn ɪk)

also zo•og•e•nous

(zoʊˈɒdʒ ə nəs)

adj.
1. produced or caused by animals.
2. pertaining or related to animal development or evolution.
[1860–65]
zo`o•gen′e•sis, zo•og′e•ny, n.
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