adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, or relating to heteroplasm
2. 2
   Of a graft between individuals of different species
3. 3
   Of cells possessing plastids from two or more parent cells or organisms.

Etymology

From hetero- + plastic.

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