HOMOLOG

Etymology

Noun

homolog (plural homologs)

Something homologous; a homologous organ or part, chemical compound or chromosome.

(linguistics) A word shared by two languages or dialects.

(genetics) One of a group of similar DNA sequences that share a common ancestry.

(organic chemistry) A member of a homologous series.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

28 June 2025

ALLERGIC

(adjective) having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); “allergic children”; “hypersensitive to pollen”


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