Exogenous (adjective)

Originating or arising from outside an organism, tissue, or cell.

Origin:

From greek exo- "outside" + -genes "born, produced".

Examples:

1. The exogenous factors that led to the financial crisis are still being investigated.
2. The exogenous hormones affect the growth of the plant.
3. Exogenous factors, such as the environment, can influence the development of a disease.
4. The exogenous stressors that led to the collapse of the ecosystem are still being studied.
5. Exogenous variables play a significant role in determining the outcome of an experiment.