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▪ I. homogenous, a.|həʊˈmɒdʒɪnəs|
[f. homo- + Gr. γένος race + -ous.]
1. Biol. = homogenetic 1.
1870Ray Lankester in Ann. Nat. Hist. VI. 36 Structures which are genetically related, in so far as they have a single representative in a common ancestor, may be called homogenous. We may trace an homogeny between them, and speak of one as the homogen of the other. Thus the fore limbs of Mammalia, Sauropsida, Batrachia, and Fishes, may be called..homogenous, but only so far as relates to general structure. 1872Darwin Orig. Spec. (ed. 6) xiv. 385.
2. Surg. Of transplanted tisssue: = homoplastic a. 2.
1919Ann. Surg. LXIX. 123 It is possible that further experiments with homogenous transplants from young to old and from old to young animals would answer this question. 1939S. Fomon Surg. Injury & Plastic Repair ii. 107 Homogenous transplants..are usually taken from members of the same family. 1964R. Battle Plastic Surg. ii. 37 Any graft, either autogenous or homogenous, that is not immediately required can be stored for use at a later date.
▪ II. homogenous
var. homogeneous a. |