Heterogenous
Heterogenous
Heterogenous (pronunciation: /ˌhɛtəˈrɒdʒɪnəs/) is a term used in various fields of study, including medicine, to describe a condition, substance, or entity that is diverse in character or content. The term is derived from the Greek words "heteros" meaning different and "genos" meaning kind.
Medical Definition
In the field of medicine, heterogenous is often used to describe a tissue or an organ that has different types of cells or structures. For example, a heterogenous tumor may contain a variety of different cell types.
Related Terms
- Homogenous: A term used to describe a condition, substance, or entity that is uniform in structure or composition.
- Heterogeneity: The quality or state of being heterogenous.
- Heterogenous mixture: A mixture that composes of different substances or components.
- Heterogenous group: A group that contains individuals or elements with different characteristics or properties.
Etymology
The term heterogenous is derived from the Greek words "heteros" meaning different and "genos" meaning kind. It was first used in the English language in the late 17th century.
Pronunciation
Heterogenous is pronounced as /ˌhɛtəˈrɒdʒɪnəs/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Heterogenous
- Wikipedia's article - Heterogenous
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