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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