homomorphic

homomorphic definition - medical

ho·mo·mor·phic (hōˌmə-môrˈfĭk, hŏmˌə-)

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

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