— autogenously , adv.
/aw toj"euh neuhs/ , adj.
1. self-produced; self-generated.
2. Physiol. pertaining to substances generated in the body.
3. Metall. self-fused, without the addition of solder or the application of an adhesive: an autogenous weld between two pieces of the same metal.
[ 1840-50; autogen ( és ) self-produced (see AUTO- 1 , -GEN) + -OUS ]