Similar in form and structure, but not in origin. ... Origin: homo-+ G. Plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(ho″mo-plas´tik) pertaining to homoplasty. allogeneic. denoting organs or parts, as the wings of birds and insects, that resemble one another in structure and function but not in origin or development. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Ho`mo·plas'tic adjective [ Homo- + plastic .] Of or pertaining to homoplasty; as, homoplastic organs; homoplastic forms. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/H/57