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homotype

 
(′hä·mə′tīp)

(systematics) A taxonomic type for a specimen which has been compared with the holotype by another than the author of the species and determined by him to be conspecific with it.


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Medical Dictionary: ho·mo·type
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('mə-tīp', hŏm'ə-)
n.

A part or organ that has the same structure or function as another, especially to a corresponding one on the opposite side of the body.

ho'mo·typ'ic (-tĭp'ĭk) or ho'mo·typ'i·cal adj.
Veterinary Dictionary: homotype
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A part having reversed symmetry with its mate, as for example the paw.

 
 
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