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Definition of Heterologous
1. Adjective. Not corresponding in structure or evolutionary origin.
Exact synonyms: Heterologic, Heterological
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Derivative terms: Heterology, Heterology, Heterology
Antonyms: Analogous, Homologous
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Derivative terms: Heterology, Heterology, Heterology
Antonyms: Analogous, Homologous
2. Adjective. Derived from organisms of a different but related species. "A heterologous graft"
Definition of Heterologous
1. a. Characterized by heterology; consisting of different elements, or of like elements in different proportions; different; -- opposed to homologous; as, heterologous organs.
Definition of Heterologous
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Heterologous
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