Heterospecies
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Related to two separate species (in any sense) not-comparable
"In a later attempt, the β-subunit of hCG was paired with the α-subunit of ovine LH to produce a heterospecies dimer, which was then linked to tetanus toxoid or to diphtheria toxoid and adsorbed on alum with the sodium pthalyl derivative of lipopolysacaride (SPLPS) as an adjuvant [22 ]."
Example
More examples"In a later attempt, the β-subunit of hCG was paired with the α-subunit of ovine LH to produce a heterospecies dimer, which was then linked to tetanus toxoid or to diphtheria toxoid and adsorbed on alum with the sodium pthalyl derivative of lipopolysacaride (SPLPS) as an adjuvant [22 ]."
Etymology
From hetero- + species.
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