heteroplasmic
|het-er-o-plas-mic|
/ˌhɛtərəˈplæzmɪk/
diverse mitochondrial DNA
Etymology
'heteroplasmic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'heteros' meaning 'different' and 'plasma' meaning 'formed or molded'.
'heteroplasmic' evolved from the Greek word 'heteroplasmos' and eventually became the modern English word 'heteroplasmic'.
Initially, it meant 'having different forms or types', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to heteroplasmy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by heteroplasmy, a condition where different types of mitochondrial DNA coexist within a single cell or organism.
The heteroplasmic nature of the cell was evident in the genetic analysis.
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Last updated: 2025/07/17 11:53