Paralogous

/pəˈræl.ə.ɡəs/ adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    (of multiple genes at different chromosomal locations in the same organism) Having a similar structure indicating divergence from a common ancestral gene
  2. 2
    Having a similar structure, quality or nature indicating divergence or relationship from a common point of origin. figuratively

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