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Homologous chromosomes

Synonym(s)

  • homologs

Definition(s)

The two chromosomes from a particular pair, normally one inherited from the mother and one from the father, containing the same genetic loci in the same order

Definition from: GeneTestsThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. from the University of Washington and the National Center for Biotechnology Information

See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 
Published: May 21, 2012