Derived from a different source or species. Also called heterogenous.
Heterogeneic ... Having different gene constitutions, especially in diverse species. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: het′ĕr-ō-jen′ik, -jĕ-nē′ik Definitions: 1. Having different gene constitutions, especially in diverse species.
heterogenesis, heterogenetic, heterogenic 1. The birth or origination of a living being otherwise than from a parent of the same kind. 2. The generation of animals or vegetables of low organization from inorganic matter; abiogenesis; spontaneous generation. 3. In medicine, of a disease: produced by infection from outside the body. 4. Alternation of...