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

2. Adjective. Derived from organisms of a different but related species. "A heterologous graft"
Antonyms: Autologous, Homologous
Derivative terms: Heterology

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

1. Derived from the tissues or DNA of a different species. Compare: autologous, homologous. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Heterologous

heterokaryotic
heterokaryotic
heterokeratoplasty
heterokinesia
heterokinesis
Heterokontae
Heterokontophyta
heterolactic fermentation
heterolalia
heterolateral
heterolipids
heteroliteral
heterologic
heterological
heterologous (current term)
heterologous (current term)
heterologously
heterologous antiserum
heterologous desensitization
heterologous graft
heterologous insemination
heterologous protein
heterologous serotype
heterologous stimulus
heterologous tumour
heterologous twins
heterology
heterology
heterolyses
heterolysin

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