or  chi*mae*ra  n :  an individual, organ, or part consisting of tissues of diverse genetic constitution
Chimera Greek mythological character. The Chimera was a fire-breathing she-monster made up of the front parts of a lion, the middle parts of a goat, and the tail of a snake.
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  cham·ber 
 
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