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homology definition

ho·mol·ogy (hō mäl′ə jē, hə-)

noun pl. homologies -·gies

  1. the quality or state of being homologous
  2. a homologous correspondence or relationship, as of animal organs, chemical compounds, etc.

Etymology: LL homologia < Gr: see homo- & -logy

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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