heterogenous

[het-uh-roj-uh-nuh s]

adjective Biology, Pathology.

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

Origin of heterogenous

First recorded in 1685–95; hetero- + -genous

Can be confusedheterogeneous heterogenous homogeneous homogenous

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Examples from the Web for heterogenous

Historical Examples of heterogenous

This precaution had not been taken by the English gentleman's heterogenous company.
The Red River Half-Breed
Gustave Aimard
At half-past eight, found a heterogenous mixture of the articles slightly digested.
Curiosities of Medical Experience
J. G. (John Gideon) Millingen
"Velocity of circulation" is a blanket name for a complex and heterogenous set of activities of men.
The Value of Money
Benjamin M. Anderson, Jr.
Provisionally this genus has been grouped with the Ratitae, which at any rate are a heterogenous assembly.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7
Various
It was really Alfred's first appearance before a heterogenous audience.
Watch Yourself Go By
Al. G. Field

British Dictionary definitions for heterogenous

heterogenous

adjective

biology med not originating within the body; of foreign origina heterogenous skin graft Compare autogenous

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Word Origin and History for heterogenous

adj.

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

heterogenous in Medicine

heterogenous

[hĕt′ə-rŏj′ə-nəs]

adj.

Not arising within the body; derived from another individual or species.