homochronous

[ hoh-mok-ruh-nuhs, ho- ]

adjective

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

Origin of homochronous

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

Words Nearby homochronous

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How to use homochronous in a sentence

homochronous: changes in an organism which appear in the offspring at the same age at which they did in the parent.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith

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