homologous

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homologous Definition

• (a) having the same evolutionary origin but serving different functions; "the wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous"
• (a) corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species; "a homologous tissue graft"

homologous Synonyms

• homologous