homotype

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[hoh-muh-tahyp, hom-uh-] / ˈhoʊ məˌtaɪp, ˈhɒm ə- /

noun

Biology.

1. an organ or part having a structure similar to that of another organ or part; homologue.

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Etymology

Origin of homotype

First recorded in 1830–40; homo- + type

Example Sentences

The first division is thus a reducing division, while the split appearing in the anaphase of the heterotype and presumably reappearing in the prophase of the homotype is the original split of the spireme thread.

From Project Gutenberg

Homotype, hom′o-tīp, n. that which has the same fundamental type of structure with something else.—n.

From Project Gutenberg

Homotype: is a specimen named by another than the author after comparison with the type.

From Project Gutenberg