homoplastic

/ ˈhɒm-; ˌhɒm-; ˌhəʊməʊˈplæstɪk; ˈhəʊməʊˌpleɪsɪ /

adjective

1. (of a tissue graft) derived from an individual of the same species as the recipient
2. See analogous
   another word for analogous

Derived Forms

• homoplasy, noun
• ˌhomoˈplastically, adverb
• ˈhomoˌplasty, noun

Example Sentences

Homoplastic: implies that organs, similar in situation and purpose, are not structurally the same, or have not the same origin.

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