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(′hed·ə′räj·ə·nəs)

(biology) Not originating within the body of the organism.

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(hĕt'ə-rŏj'ə-nəs)
adj.

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

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Of other origin; not originating in the body.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
  Synonym: heterogeneous

Meaning #2: originating outside the body
  Synonym: heterogeneous
  Antonym: autogenous (meaning #1)

 
 

 

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