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homologous

/ homologous /
adjective

Definitions & Examples

adjective Sense 1
corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species
"a homologous tissue graft"
Opposites:
heterologous autologous
adjective Sense 2
having the same evolutionary origin but serving different functions
"the wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous"
Similar:
homologic homological
Opposites:
analogous heterologous heterologic heterological
Domain:
biology biological science
Semantic Complexity
79%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
2
Total Relationships
8
Times Searched
2
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heterologous autologous homologic homological analogous heterologic heterological