Having a structural similarity because of descent from a common ancestor. Commonly confused with homogeneous. [homo- + G. genos, family, kind]
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ho·mog·e·nous -nəs adj
1) HOMOPLASTIC (2) <the value of preserved \homogenous bone grafts as compared with autogenous grafts (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)>
2) HOMOGENEOUS
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ho·mog·e·nous (ho-mojґə-nəs) 1. having a similarity of structure because of descent from a common ancestor. 2. homogeneous.Medical dictionary. 2011.