Definition of HETEROLOGOUS

heterologous

Meanings

Adjective

  • not corresponding in structure or evolutionary origin
  • derived from organisms of a different but related species
    • "a heterologous graft"

Adj

  • Having different relationships or different elements
  • Of, or relating to different species

Origin / Etymology

By surface analysis, heterologue + -ous, or, by surface analysis, heterology + -ous.

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 18

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