homoplastic adjective. [hɒmǝ(ʊ)'plastɪk, hǝʊm-] L19.
[from HOMO- + Greek plastos moulded + -IC.]
1. Biology. Of a trait or character: having a similar structure but not a common origin; analogous. L19.

2. Biology & Medicine. Of or involving tissue grafted from one individual to (the equivalent site in) another of the same species. E20.

■ 'homoplasty noun homoplastic transplantation E20.

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