homologous

ho·mol·o·gous

adjective \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

Origin of HOMOLOGOUS

Greek homologos agreeing, from hom- + legein to say — more at legend

First Known Use: 1660

Other Chemical Engineering Terms

alkali, cation, decant, hygroscopic, isotope, oxidize, slurry, solute, viscous

Rhymes with HOMOLOGOUS

autologous, tautologous

ho·mol·o·gous

adjective \hō-ˈmäl-ə-gəs, hə-\   (Medical Dictionary)

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\ (audio pronunciation) adverb