homologous chromosomes
pl n
two chromosomes, one of paternal origin, the other of maternal origin, that are identical in appearance and pair during meiosis
Words nearby homologous chromosomes
homologate,
homological,
homologize,
homologous,
homologous chromosome,
homologous chromosomes,
homologous graft,
homologous stimulus,
homologous tumor,
homolographic,
homolographic projection
Cultural definitions for homologous chromosomes
homologous chromosomes
[ (huh-mol-uh-guhs) ]
A pair of matching chromosomes in an organism, with one being inherited from each parent.