heterogenous (ˌhɛtəˈrɒdʒɪnəs) ![]() | |
| —adj | |
| biology, med Compare autogenous not originating within the body; of foreign origin: a heterogenous skin graft | |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
heterogenous het·er·og·e·nous (hět'ə-rŏj'ə-nəs)
adj.
Not arising within the body; derived from another individual or species.