ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Orthologous

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Orthologous is an adjective meaning (genetics, of genes or sequences) Exhibiting orthology; having been separated by a speciation event. Usually while retaining the same function.

Meaning

(genetics, of genes or sequences) Exhibiting orthology; having been separated by a speciation event. Usually while retaining the same function.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include homeologous, homologous, homoeologous, homological, paralogous, intrahomologous.

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