HETEROLOGOUS
(adj.)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Heterologous.
Heterologous - as an adjective
Not corresponding in structure or evolutionary origin
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heterologicheterologicalAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
analogoushomologousDerived from organisms of a different but related species
Example: "A heterologous graft"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
autologoushomologousExample Sentences
"The vaccine induced a heterologous immune response."
"The virus exhibited heterologous recombination with another strain."
"The team successfully expressed heterologous enzymes in yeast."
"The researchers observed heterologous mating behavior in the animals."
"The immune response to the heterologous antigen was weak."
Word Game Points
Is HETEROLOGOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, heterologous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HETEROLOGOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is HETEROLOGOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, heterologous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHETEROLOGOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is HETEROLOGOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, heterologous is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHETEROLOGOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
