heterogenous

[ het-uh-roj-uh-nuh s ]

/ ˌhɛt əˈrɒdʒ ə nəs /

having its source or origin outside the organism; having a foreign origin.

Origin of heterogenous

First recorded in 1685–95; hetero- + -genous

At half-past eight, found a heterogenous mixture of the articles slightly digested.

Curiosities of Medical Experience |J. G. (John Gideon) Millingen
It was really Alfred's first appearance before a heterogenous audience.

Watch Yourself Go By |Al. G. Field
I never eat on trains, filled with the heterogenous vibrations of worldly people.

Autobiography of a YOGI |Paramhansa Yogananda
"Velocity of circulation" is a blanket name for a complex and heterogenous set of activities of men.

The Value of Money |Benjamin M. Anderson, Jr.

This precaution had not been taken by the English gentleman's heterogenous company.

The Red River Half-Breed |Gustave Aimard

heterogenous

/ (ˌhɛtəˈrɒdʒɪnəs) /

biology med not originating within the body; of foreign origin a heterogenous skin graft Compare autogenous

heterogenous

[ hĕt′ə-rŏj′ə-nəs ]

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