homoeomerous
1 of 2adjective (1)
homoe·om·er·ous
¦hōmē¦ämərəs,
¦häm-
1
: having the algal cells scattered throughout the thallus
homoeomerous lichens
—opposed to heteromerous 2
[homoeomery + -ous] : homoeomeric sense 1
3
: homoeomeral
homoeomerous
2 of 2adjective (2)
"
: having the sciatic artery developed as the main artery of the thigh —used of a bird
Word History
Etymology
Adjective (1)
Greek homoiomerēs + English -ous
Adjective (2)
home- + Greek mēros thigh + English -ous