heterogenous

The definition of heterogenous refers to something originating outside of the body, or to things that are not from the same source.

(adjective)

Proteins that originate and are found outside of the body are an example of something that would be described as heterogenous.

See heterogenous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of different origin; not from the same source, individual, or species

Origin: hetero- + -genous

See heterogenous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Not arising within the body; derived from another individual or species: a heterogenous bone transplant.

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