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The quality of being homologous; correspondence; relation; as, the homologyof similar polygons.

ents in different proportions; variation in structure from the normal form; -- opposed to homology.

Relating to that kind of homology or symmetry, the mathematical conception of organic form, in which all axes are equal. See under Promorphology.

Homology of the germinal layers.

The homology of metameres. See Metamere. Gegenbaur.

The correspondence of common descent; -- a term used to supersede homology by Lankester, who also used homoplasy to denote any superinduced correspondence of position and structure in parts embryonically distinct (other writers using the term homoplasmy). Thus, there is homogeny between the fore limb of a mammal and th…

Pertaining to homology; having a structural affinity proceeding from, or base upon, that kind of relation termed homology. -- Ho`mo*log"ic*al*ly, adv.

Pertaining to, or characterized by, homology; as, homologinic qualities, or differences.

The homology of parts arranged on transverse axes. Haeckel.

That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting. Haeckel.

A term suggested by Haeckel to be instead of serial homology. See Homotype.

Between members or limbs; as, intermembral homology, the correspondence of the limbs with each other.

Of or pertaining to rows. Gray. Serial homology. (Biol.) See under Homology. -- Serial symmetry. (Biol.) See under Symmetry.

deposit, a deposit made of a specific thing to be kept distinct from others. -- Special homology. (Biol.) See under Homology. -- Special injuction (Law), an injuction granted on special grounds, arising of the circumstances of the case. Daniell. -- Special issue (Law), an issue produced upon a special plea. Stephen…