homotypal

/hɒməɪˈtɒpəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or characterized by the same type or kind of cells or tissue

“The biologist studied the homotypal tissues of the plant’s leaves.”

2. noun

a type of tissue or cell that is uniform in structure

“The doctor examined the patient’s homotypal growth.”

Synonyms

  • isomorphic
  • uniform

Antonyms

  • heteromorphic
  • heterotypal