heterogenous

[het-uh-roj-uh-nuh s] /ˌhɛt əˈrɒdʒ ə nəs/

adjective, Biology, Pathology

having its source or origin outside the organism; having a foreign origin.

Origin

1685-95; hetero- + -genous

Can be confused

British Dictionary definitions for heterogenous

/ˌhɛtəˈrɒdʒɪnəs/

adjective

(biology, med) not originating within the body; of foreign origin: a heterogenous skin graft Compare autogenous

Word Origin and History for heterogenous

adj.

1690s, less-correct form of heterogeneous. Related: Heterogeneity.

heterogenous in Medicine

heterogenous het·er·og·e·nous (hět'ə-rŏj'ə-nəs)
adj.
Not arising within the body; derived from another individual or species.

heterogenous in Technology

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It's spelled heterogeneous.
(1999-06-10)