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Heterologous
Characterized by heterology; consisting of different elements, or of like elements in different proportions; different; -- opposed to homologous; as, heterologous organs.
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The absence of correspondence, or relation, in type of structure; lack of analogy between parts, owing to their being composed of different elements,…
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The absence of correspondence, or relation, in type of structure; lack of analogy between parts, owing to their being composed of different elements,…
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Having the same relative position, proportion, value, or structure.
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Having the same relative position, proportion, value, or structure.
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