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autochthony (s) (noun), autochthones (pl)
1. The state of nativeness or of natural occurrence; endemism: The status of autochthony or indigenousnes of Virginia's birthplace lies in California because she was born there!

Autochthony can also be described as the nativeness by virtue, or of something originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place).
2. In biol.ogy, originating or formed in the place where found: The plight of autochthony can also be exemplified by a blood clot which occurred in the area where it was diagnosed.

This entry is located in the following units: auto-, aut- (page 6) chthon- + (page 1)