Of different types. Thus heterotypic adhesion would be between dissimilar cells, in contrast to homotypic adhesion between cells of the same type. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(het″ә-ro-tip´ik) pertaining to, characteristic of, or belonging to a type different from the one being discussed or examined. adj., heterotyp´ical., adj.
Of different types. Thus heterotypic adhesion would be between dissimilar cells, in contrast to homotypic adhesion between cells of the same type.
Type: Term Pronunciation: het′ĕr-ō-tip′ik Definitions: 1. Of a different or unusual type or form.