- Derived from a different species: a heterologous graft.
- Of or relating to cytologic or histological elements not normally occurring in a designated part of the body.
- Immunologically related but not identical. Used of certain cells and antiserums.
[HETERO- + Greek logos, word, relation; see -logy + -OUS.]
heterologously het'er·ol'o·gous·ly adv.




