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heterology
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heterology (s) (noun), heterologies (pl)
1. In grammar, a phrase or word that does not describe itself: The term "ultrashort" is an example of heterology because the meaning is shorter than the word itself.
2. In biology, am absence of correspondence between body parts or biomolecules: Bones, tissues, limbs, and proteins all are examples of heterology because they show differences in origin.
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