homochronous

[ hoh-mok-ruh-nuh s, ho- ]
/ hoʊˈmɒk rə nəs, hɒ- /

adjective

(of a genetic character) occurring at the same age or period in the offspring as in the parent.

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Origin of homochronous

First recorded in 1875–80, homochronous is from the Greek word homóchronos of the same time. See homo-, chron-, -ous

Words nearby homochronous

homocercal, homochlamydeous, homochromatic, homochrome, homochromous, homochronous, homocladic anastomosis, homocyclic, homocysteine, homocystine, homocystinemia
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