homolog

[ hoh-muh-lawg, -log, hom-uh- ]
/ ˈhoʊ məˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg, ˈhɒm ə- /

noun

homologue.

Words nearby homolog

homoiothermal, homoiothermic, homoiousian, homolateral, homolecithal, homolog, homologate, homological, homologize, homologous, homologous chromosome

Definition for homolog (2 of 2)

homologue

or ho·mo·log

[ hoh-muh-lawg, -log, hom-uh- ]
/ ˈhoʊ məˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg, ˈhɒm ə- /

noun

something homologous.
Chemistry. any member of a homologous series of organic compounds: Ethane is a homologue of the alkane series.

Origin of homologue

1840–50; < French < Greek homólogon, neuter of homólogos homologous

British Dictionary definitions for homolog

homologue

sometimes US homolog

/ (ˈhɒməˌlɒɡ) /

noun

biology a homologous part or organ
chem any homologous compound

Medical definitions for homolog

homologue

n.

Something homologous, as an organ or part.

Scientific definitions for homolog

homologue
homolog (hŏm′ə-lôg′, hō′mə-)

A homologous organ or part.
A homologous chromosome.
A homologous chemical compound. Compare analog.