ectogenous
adjective
ec·tog·e·nous
ek-ˈtäj-ə-nəs 
: capable of development apart from the host
—used chiefly of pathogenic bacteria
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“Ectogenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ectogenous. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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