homology

homology

n. a similarity of form in bodily structures of species that are descended from a common ancestor, such as the resemblance among forelimbs of vertebrates. Compare homoplasy. See also analogy. —homologous adj.

Related Terms

Symptom Checklist-90–Revised (SCL-90–R)

Sorry, "symptom-checklist-90-revised-scl-90-r" is not in the Dictionary of Psych...

motherese

motherese n. the distinctive form of speech used by parents...

deafferentation

deafferentation n. the cutting or removal of sensory neuron...

gender assignment

gender assignment classification of an infant at birth as e...

cell interactions

cell interactions see cell–cell interactions.

ganglionic blocking agent

ganglionic blocking agent any of a group of drugs that inhi...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter H

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z