Definition of Homoplasy

1. n. See Homogeny.

Definition of Homoplasy

1. [n -SIES]

Medical Definition of Homoplasy

1. Organs or other bodily structures within different species which resemble each other and have the same functions, but which did not have a common ancestral origin and development. Instead, the parts arose via convergent evolution and are thus analogies. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Homoplasy

homophonies
homophonous
homophony
homophylic
homophylies
homophyly
homophyly
homoplasies
homoplasmy
homoplast
homoplastic
homoplastic
homoplastic graft
homoplasty
homoplasy (current term)
homoplasy (current term)
homopolar
homopolar generator
homopolic
homopolymer
homopolymer
homopolymeric
homopolymers
homopolymer tailing
homopolysaccharide
homoproline
homoprotocatechuic acid
homopter
homoptera
Homoptera

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