Meaning of heterologous in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌhɛdəˈrɑləɡəs/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   heterologous

   Definitions

   1. not corresponding in structure or evolutionary origin

   Antonyms

   • analogous
   • homologous
2. 2. derived from organisms of a different but related species

   Examples

   • « a heterologous graft »

   Antonyms

   • autologous
   • homologous