Definition of homologous

Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity such that it suggests a common origin.

(biology) corresponding to a similar structure in another life form with a common evolutionary origin e.g. flippers and hands
(chemistry) belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH₂ group
(genetics) having the same morphology as another chromosome
1. homologous blood donation

Find: Words Starting With: Words Ending With: Words Containing: Words That Match:	Translate Into: Dutch French German Italian Spanish
Show results per page.


Dictionary content provided from Wiktionary.org under the GNU Free Documentation License Allwords Copyright 1998-2024 All rights reserved.