English

Adjective

paralogous ‎(comparative more paralogous, superlative most paralogous)

1. (genetics) (of multiple genes at different chromosomal locations in the same organism) Having a similar structure indicating divergence from a common ancestral gene
2. (figuratively) Having a similar structure, quality or nature indicating divergence or relationship from a common point of origin.

Derived terms

Related terms

• paralogon
• paralogy

Translations

See also

• orthologous