homogeny

(hə-mŏjˈə-nē, hō-)

noun pl. ho·mog·e·nies

Similarity of structure between organs or parts, possibly of dissimilar function, that are related by common descent.

Origin:

Origin: Greek homogeneia, community of origin

Origin: , from homogenēs, of the same race, family, kind; see homogeneous

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