heterologous
/ˌhɛtərəˈloʊɡəs/
adjective
- Coming from a different species, source, or type; not matching or corresponding.
- In the experiment, they transplanted heterologous tissue from a pig into a human patient.
- The two DNA samples were heterologous, meaning they came from completely different organisms.
- The doctor used a heterologous vaccine made from cowpox to protect against smallpox.
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