heterologous

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or involving different species or kinds.

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Antonyms

autologous , homologous

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Variants

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heterologous , heterologously

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Etymology

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From the Greek heteros (other) and logos (word, discourse, or reason).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'heterologous' was first used in genetics by Thomas Hunt Morgan in 1919.

2. In the context of vaccines, 'heterologous prime-boost' refers to the use of different types of vaccines for the initial and booster doses.

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Related Concepts

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1. homologous: Refers to similar structures or genes in different species.

2. heterologous serum: Serum derived from another species, used in immunology for various purposes.

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Culture

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In genetics, 'heterologous' refers to genes or proteins derived from different species. In immunology, it refers to antigens from one species that elicit an immune response in another.

How to Memorize "heterologous"

1. mnemonics
   

   - Think of 'hetero' meaning 'other' and 'logous' meaning 'words'. 'Heterologous' is 'other words' or 'other species'.

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