Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
homólogo
Adjective
ho-MOL-o-go
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Definition
homologous in English, which refers to things that have the same relation, position, or structure.
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Examples
- Os genes homólogos têm funções semelhantes em diferentes espécies.
- A estrutura da asa de um morcego é homóloga à do braço humano.
- No estudo da evolução, comparamos as características homólogas entre espécies.
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Meaning
The term ‘homólogo’ is used to describe objects, structures, or concepts that are similar or correspond to each other in some way, often in a biological context.
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Synonyms
- similar
- corresponding
- akin
- parallel