<biology> Something which came about as a result of the activities of living things. ... Something which is necessary for life processes. ... Origin: Gr. Gennan = to produce ... (09 Oct 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
biogenic Produced by a living organism or resulting from the actions of living organisms; such as, fermentation, necessary for life processes, including food and water. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2819/13
adjective essential for maintaining the fundamental life processes; `sleep and food and water are among the biogenic needs of the organism` Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974