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heterologous
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.
- derived from a different species, as a graft
- not normal in structure, organization, etc.
Related Forms:
- heterology noun
See heterologous in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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