hom·o·logue also hom·o·log (h m  -lôg , -lg, h m-)n. Something homologous; a homologous organ or part. [French, from Greek homologon, neuter of homologos, agreeing; see homologous.] |
homologue sometimes US, homolog [ˈhɒməˌlɒg]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology a homologous part or organ
2. (Chemistry) Chem any homologous compound
| homologue or homolog (hm-lôg, hm-) 1. A homologous organ or part. 2. A homologous chromosome. 3. A homologous chemical compound. Compare analog. |
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