heterosynthesis

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English

Etymology

hetero- +‎ synthesis

Noun

heterosynthesis (uncountable)

  1. (biology) The synthesis of components of an egg by one of the parents
  2. (organic chemistry) The synthesis of a heterocyclic compound

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