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(het′ər äl′ə gəs)

adjective

consisting of differing elements; not corresponding, as parts of different organisms or of the same organism that are unlike in structure or origin
Med.
1. derived from a different species, as a graft
2. not normal in structure, organization, etc.

Origin: < hetero- + Gr logos, relation, word (see logic) + -ous

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heterology noun

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adjective

Derived from a different species: a heterologous graft.
Of or relating to cytologic or histological elements not normally occurring in a designated part of the body.
Immunologically related but not identical. Used of certain cells and antiserums.

Origin:

Origin: hetero-

Origin: + Greek logos, word, relation; see -logy

Origin: + -ous

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hetˌer·olˈo·gous·ly adverb

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