homotype

[hoh-muh-tahyp, hom-uh-]

noun Biology.

an organ or part having a structure similar to that of another organ or part; homologue.

Origin of homotype

First recorded in 1830–40; homo- + type

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Homotype, hom′o-tīp, n. that which has the same fundamental type of structure with something else.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M)
Various
Homotype: is a specimen named by another than the author after comparison with the type.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
John. B. Smith

homotype in Medicine

(hō′mə-tīp′, hŏm′ə-)

A part or organ that has the same structure or function as another, especially to a corresponding one on the opposite side of the body.

Related formsho′mo•typ′ic (-tĭp′ĭk) null adj.