orthologous

English

Etymology

orthology +‎ -ous

Adjective

orthologous (not comparable)

(genetics, of genes or sequences) exhibiting orthology; having been separated by a speciation event. Usually while retaining the same function.

Related terms

Translations

having been separated by a speciation event

French: orthologue (fr)
Italian: ortologo

Portuguese: ortólogo
Spanish: ortólogo

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