| heteromeric | 1. Having a different chemical composition. 2. Denoting spinal neurons that have processes passing over to the opposite side of the cord. Synonym: heteromeral, heteromerous. Origin: hetero-+ G. Meros, part (05 Mar 2000) |
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| heteromeric cell | A neuron whose axon passes to the opposite side of the neuraxis. Synonym: heteromeric cell. (05 Mar 2000) |
| heteromeric peptide | A peptide which, on hydrolysis, yields substances other than amino acids in addition to amino acids; e.g., pteroylglutamic acid. (05 Mar 2000) |