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Definition of Homoplasmy

1. n. Resemblance between different plants or animals, in external shape, in general habit, or in organs, which is not due to descent from a common ancestor, but to similar surrounding circumstances.

Definition of Homoplasmy

1. Noun. the presence of the same mutation in all copies of mitochondrial or plastid DNA within a single cell or individual ¹

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Medical Definition of Homoplasmy

1. Resemblance between different plants or animals, in external shape, in general habit, or in organs, which is not due to descent from a common ancestor, but to similar surrounding circumstances. Origin: Homo- + Gr. Anything formed, fr. To form, mold. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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