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homological

/ˌhɒm.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

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adjective

/ˌhɒm.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к гомологии, концепции в математике и биологии, описывающей сходство в структуре или происхождении.

Relating to homology, a concept in mathematics and biology describing similarity in structure or origin.

  1. Evolutionary similarityC1formalscientific

    Describing structures or traits in different species that share a common evolutionary origin, though they may have different functions.

    ruЭволюционное сходство

    • The forelimbs of humans and bats are homological structures.
    • Homological features provide evidence for common ancestry.
    • Biologists study homological organs to understand evolutionary relationships.

    Synonymshomologichomologous

Forms
  • more homological comparative form
  • most homological superlative form