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Definition of Autochthonous

1. Adjective. Of rocks, deposits, etc.; found where they and their constituents were formed.

2. Adjective. Originating where it is found. "The Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan"

Definition of Autochthonous

1. Adjective. Native to the place where found; indigenous. ¹

2. Adjective. (context: biology medicine) Originating where found. ¹

3. Adjective. (geology) Buried in place, especially of a fossil preserved in its life position without disturbance or disarticulation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Autochthonous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Autochthonous

1. Derived from within a system, such as organic matter in a stream resulting from photosynthesis by aquatic plants. Compare: allochthonous. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Autochthonous

autochanger autochangers autochef autochefs autochory autochrome autochromes autochronograph autochronographs autochthon

autochthonal autochthones autochthonic autochthonies autochthonism autochthonous (current term) autochthonous ideas autochthonous malaria autochthonous parasite autochthonously

autochthons autochthony autocide autocides autoclasia autoclavability autoclavable autoclave autoclaved autoclaves

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