Monday, August 18, 2008

Just for everyone's reference:

Chimera? Has multiple definitions.

chi·me·ra also chi·mae·ra (kī-mîr'ə, kĭ-) Pronunciation Key
n.

1.
1. An organism, organ, or part consisting of two or more tissues of different genetic composition, produced as a result of organ transplant, grafting, or genetic engineering.
2. A substance, such as an antibody, created from the proteins or genes or two different species.
2. An individual who has received a transplant of genetically and immunologically different tissue.
3. A fanciful mental illusion or fabrication.


I was referring to option "3".

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