Heterologous

Heterologous , adjective

[Hetero- + Greek {not transcribed} proportion.]

Characterized by heterology; consisting of different elements, or of like elements in different proportions; different; -- opposed to homologous; as, heterologous organs.

Collocations (2)

Heterologous stimulus (Physiology) , See under Stimulus.

Heterologous tumor (Medicine) , a tumor differing in structure from the normal tissues of the body.