-gen


a combining form meaning “that which produces,” used in the formation of compound words:
endogen; hydrogen.
-gen
suffix
producing or that which produces hydrogen
something produced carcinogen
word origin

-gen or -gene
suff.

producer: androgen.

one that is produced: phosgene.

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