heterologous

/,hɛtə'rɑləɡəs/ adjective
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DEFINITIONS2
ADJECTIVE
1

Not corresponding in structure or evolutionary origin.

OTHER
1

Derived from organisms of a different but related species.

“a heterologous graft”

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Pig Latineterologoushay
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