homotype

[ hoh-muh-tahyp, hom-uh- ]
/ ˈhoʊ məˌtaɪp, ˈhɒm ə- /

noun Biology.

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

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Origin of homotype

First recorded in 1830–40; homo- + type

Words nearby homotype

homothetic transformation, homotonic, homotopic, homotopy, homotransplant, homotype, homotypic, homotypic cortex, homovanillic acid, homozygosis, homozygosity
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Medical definitions for homotype

homotype
[ hō′mə-tīp′, hŏm′ə- ]

n.

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.

Other words from homotype

ho′mo•typ′ic (-tĭp′ĭk) null adj.
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