Definition of nonhomologous
: being of unlike genetic constitution —used of chromosomes of one set containing nonallelic genes … is done by facilitating genetic recombination of the ends of the elements with other, nonhomologous sequences. — John Abelson
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First Known Use of nonhomologous
1927
Medical Dictionary
nonhomologous
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adjective
non·ho·mol·o·gous
\ˈnän-hō-ˈmäl-ə-gəs, -hə-\
Medical Definition of nonhomologous
: being of unlike genetic constitution—used of chromosomes of one set containing nonallelic genes
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