homochronous

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

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

Origin of homochronous

1
First recorded in 1875–80, homochronous is from the Greek word homóchronos of the same time. See homo-, chron-, -ous

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