Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
isogenous
Adjective
/ˌaɪsəˈdʒɛnəs/
Definition
Isogenous refers to cells or tissues that originate from the same source or are genetically identical.
Examples
- Isogenous cells can often be found in developing tissues.
- The study focused on isogenous groups to understand hereditary patterns.
- The researchers identified isogenous lines of bacteria for their experiments.
Meaning
The term is often used in biology and histology to describe groups of cells or organisms that are derived from the same progenitor or genetic material.
Synonyms
- Homogeneous
- Identical
- Consanguineous
