homolog

homolog [hoh-muh-lawg, -log, hom-uh-] noun

1. homologue.

homologue or ho·mo·log [hoh-muh-lawg, -log, hom-uh-] noun

1. something homologous.
2. Chemistry. any member of a homologous series of organic compounds: Ethane is a homologue of the alkane series.

Origin of homologue 1840–50; French Greek homólogon, neuter of homólogos homologous British Dictionary definitions for homolog homologue sometimes US homolog noun

1. biology a homologous part or organ
2. chem any homologous compound

homolog in Medicine homologue n.

1. Something homologous, as an organ or part.

homolog in Science homologue homolog (hŏm′ə-lôg′, hō′mə-)

1. A homologous organ or part.
2. A homologous chromosome.
3. A homologous chemical compound. Compare analog.