homologue /ho·mo·logue/ (hom´ah-log)
homologue.
1. any homologous organ or part.
2. in chemistry, one of a series of compounds distinguished by addition of a CH2 group in successive members. 
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Homologues.
ho·mo·logue or hom·o·log (h m  -lôg , h m-)n. Something homologous, as an organ or part. |
homologue.
See homolog.
homologue
1. any homologous organ or part; that is, structures with a common evolutionary origin but not necessarily with a similar function.
2. in chemistry, one of a series of compounds distinguished by addition of a CH2 group in successive members.
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