homologue
nounUK /ˈhɒməlɒɡ/
US /ˈhoʊməlɔːɡ/
A homologue is something that matches another thing in shape or job.
The scientist compared the two bones and found they were homologues.
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2. A chromosome that pairs with another chromosome during cell division.
Each homologue carries similar genes from one parent.
3. A chemical compound that belongs to the same series as another compound.
Ethanol and methanol are homologues in the alcohol series.
4. A part of an organism that shares a common origin with a part in another organism.
The human arm and the bat wing are homologues.