homomorphic

[hoh-muh-mawr-fik, hom-uh-]

adjective Mathematics.

pertaining to two sets that are related by a homomorphism.

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.

Of, relating to, or characterized by a similarity of form but different structure.
Relating to two or more structures of similar size and form, usually of synaptic chromosomes.

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