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Homolog

Noun

Définitions

1.NounSomething homologous; a homologous organ or part, chemical compound, chromosome, gene, or cultural element. A phoneme, morpheme, or word shared by two languages or dialects, via cognation or naturalization. One of a group of similar DNA sequences that share a common ancestry, or the peptides or proteins that they encode; the counterpart gene or protein in another taxon evolved from a common ancestor (molecularly it may be either identical or similar).
"TP53 is the human homolog of murine Trp53."
2.NounA phoneme, morpheme, or word shared by two languages or dialects, via cognation or naturalization.
3.NounOne of a group of similar DNA sequences that share a common ancestry, or the peptides or proteins that they encode; the counterpart gene or protein in another taxon evolved from a common ancestor (molecularly it may be either identical or similar).
"TP53 is the human homolog of murine Trp53."
4.NounA member of a homologous series.
5.NounA belief, practice, concept, or artifact that has a counterpart in another culture.
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