körpereigen
endogenous
Produced by the body itself or naturally belonging to it.
EXAMPLE
Insulin ist ein körpereigenes Hormon, das den Blutzuckerspiegel reguliert.
Insulin is an endogenous hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
körpereigen
endogenous
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry körpereigen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | körpereigen |
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After der, die, das
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
“Körpereigen” is made up of “Körper” (body) and “eigen” (own). This compound makes it clear that something originates in the body itself.
EXAMPLE
Das Medikament unterstützt die körpereigene Produktion eines wichtigen Botenstoffs.
The medication supports the body's endogenous production of an important messenger substance.
Technical language
“Körpereigen” is especially common in medical, biological, and scientific texts. It frequently appears before terms for substances, cells, tissues, or immune responses.
EXAMPLE
Die Behandlung soll die körpereigene Abwehr stärken.
The treatment is intended to strengthen the body's endogenous defenses.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include “körpereigenes Insulin” (endogenous insulin), “körpereigene Zellen” (the body's own cells), “körpereigenes Gewebe” (the body's own tissue), and “körpereigene Antikörper” (the body's own antibodies). These combinations usually refer to medical processes or treatments.
EXAMPLE
Die körpereigenen Antikörper erkennen die veränderten Zellen.
The body's own antibodies recognize the altered cells.
In real life
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