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Definition of: homomorphism
(hō′mə·môr′fiz·əm, hom′ə-) noun
1. Biol. Resemblance in form, as among the members of a zoophytic colony.
2. Entomol. The exhibition of imperfect metamorphosis in insects; resemblance of larva to adult.
3. Bot. The possession of perfect flowers of only one form or kind. Compare HETEROMORPHISM.
—ho′mo·mor′phic, ho mo·mor′phous adjective
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