homotype

homotype definition - medical

ho·mo·type (hōˈmə-tīpˌ, hŏmˈə-)

noun
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 Forms:

  • hoˌmo·typˈic (-tĭpˈĭk), hoˌmo·typˈi·cal adjective

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