hetero- (Meaning)
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hetero- ()
A combining form signifying other, other than usual, different; as, heteroclite, heterodox, heterogamous.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hetero-
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hetero- Sentence Examples
- Heterogeneity within a population refers to the variation in genetic composition among individuals.
- Heterosexual relationships involve attraction between individuals of opposite sexes.
- Heterozygous alleles are different forms of a gene found on homologous chromosomes.
- Heterochromatin is a densely packed form of DNA that is often inactive.
- Heterotopic transplants involve the transplantation of tissue to a different location within the same body.
- Heterocephalus glaber, known as the naked mole-rat, is an unusual mammal with a unique social structure and long lifespan.
- Heterojunctions are formed between materials with different electrical properties, creating electronic devices.
- Heteropterans are a diverse group of insects that include bugs, true bugs, and cicadas.
- Heteroarchaea are a distinct group of microorganisms with unique metabolic capabilities.
- Heterotrophic organisms rely on other organisms for their nutrition, as they cannot produce their own food.
FAQs About the word hetero-
A combining form signifying other, other than usual, different; as, heteroclite, heterodox, heterogamous.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Heterogeneity within a population refers to the variation in genetic composition among individuals.
Heterosexual relationships involve attraction between individuals of opposite sexes.
Heterozygous alleles are different forms of a gene found on homologous chromosomes.
Heterochromatin is a densely packed form of DNA that is often inactive.
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