Definition of Homogeny

1. Noun. (biology) similarity because of common evolution.

Generic synonyms: Similarity
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Derivative terms: Homogeneous, Homogenous

Definition of Homogeny

1. n. Joint nature.

Definition of Homogeny

1. correspondence in form or structure [n -NIES]

Medical Definition of Homogeny

1. 1. Joint nature. 2. The correspondence of common descent; a term used to supersede homology by Lankester, who also used homoplasy to denote any superinduced correspondence of position and structure in parts embryonically distinct (other writers using the term homoplasmy). Thus, there is homogeny between the fore limb of a mammal and the wing of a bird; but the right and left ventricles of the heart in both are only in homoplasy with each other, these having arisen independently since the divergence of both groups from a univentricular ancestor. Origin: Gr.; the same + race, kind. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Homogeny

homogenize
homogenized
homogenized milk
homogenizer
homogenizers
homogenizes
homogenizing
homogenous
homogenous
homogenous keratoplasty
homogentisic acid
homogentisic acid
homogentisic acid oxidase
homogentisuria
homogeny (current term)
homogeny (current term)
homoglycan
homogonies
homogonous
homogony
homogony
homograft
homograft
homografts
homograft reaction
homograph
homograph
homographic
homographic
homographs

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