👉 Histogenic, an adjective. Originating from Greek "histos" meaning "from" and "genia" meaning "structure", it refers to a material or substance that is not inherent in its original environment but arises from some other source. It describes materials that have been altered or modified by external factors, such as infection, trauma, or chemical exposure. In the context of histogenesis, this term suggests that these substances are derived from an outside environment and are not part of their original structure
