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homomorphic

[hoh-muh-mawr-fik, hom-uh-]
adjective Mathematics.
  1. pertaining to two sets that are related by a homomorphism.
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Origin of homomorphic

First recorded in 1865–70; homo- + -morphic
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homomorphic in Medicine

homomorphic

(hō′mə-môr′fĭk, hŏm′ə-)
adj.
  1. Of, relating to, or characterized by a similarity of form but different structure.
  2. Relating to two or more structures of similar size and form, usually of synaptic chromosomes.
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