homomorphic

adjective

ho·​mo·​mor·​phic ˌhō-mə-ˈmȯr-fik How to pronounce homomorphic (audio) ˌhäm-ə- How to pronounce homomorphic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by homomorphy
2
: alike in form or size
used specifically of synaptic chromosomes
homomorphic bivalents
compare heteromorphic sense 2

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“Homomorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/homomorphic. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.

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