1
: of or relating to homoplasy
homoplastic traits
2
: of, relating to, or derived from another individual of the same species
homoplastic grafts

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of homoplastic was in 1868

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“Homoplastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homoplastic. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

1
: of or relating to homoplasy
2
: of, relating to, or derived from another individual of the same species
homoplastic grafts
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