First Known Use: 1660
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homologous
adjective ho·mol·o·gous \hō-ˈmä-lə-gəs, hə-\
Definition of HOMOLOGOUS
1
a : having the same relative position, value, or structure: as (1) : exhibiting biological homology (2) : having the same or allelic genes with genetic loci usually arranged in the same order <homologous chromosomes> b : belonging to or consisting of a chemical series whose successive members have a regular difference in composition especially of one methylene group
2
: derived from or developed in response to organisms of the same species
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Origin of HOMOLOGOUS
Greek homologos agreeing, from hom- + legein to say — more at legend
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homologous
adjective ho·mol·o·gous \hō-ˈmäl-ə-gəs, hə-\
Medical Definition of HOMOLOGOUS
1
a : having the same relative position, value, or structure: as (1) : exhibiting biological homology (2) : having the same or allelic genes with genetic loci usually arranged in the same order <homologous chromosomes> b : belonging to or consisting of a chemical series whose members exhibit homology
2
a : derived from or involving organisms of the same species <homologous tissue grafts>—compare autologous, heterologous 1 b : relating to or being immunity or a serum produced by or containing a specific antibody corresponding to a specific antigen
—ho·mol·o·gous·ly \-lē\ adverb
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