ho·mog·e·ny (h -m j -n , h -)n. pl. ho·mog·e·nies Similarity of structure between organs or parts, possibly of dissimilar function, that are related by common descent. [Greek homogeneia, community of origin, from homogen s, of the same race, family, kind; see homogeneous.] |
homogeny [hɒˈmɒdʒɪnɪ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology similarity in structure of individuals or parts because of common ancestry
[from Greek homogeneia community of origin, from homogenēs of the same kind]
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| Noun | 1. | homogeny - (biology) similarity because of common evolution similarity - the quality of being similar biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms |
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