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adj
Concerning an effect in one entity that is controlled or influenced by a separate entity, such as when one ligand influences the binding of another ligand.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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adj
Concerning a process that abnormally takes place outside of its normal system as well as within its normal system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: medicine, physiology, sciences
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adj
Arising from the interaction of separate people or entities.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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History
From hetero- + tropic.
