• (n.) That which has the same fundamental type of structure with something else; thus, the right arm is the homotype of the right leg; one arm is the homotype of the other, etc. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/homotype/
A homotype is a specimen not used in the literature but identified by a specialist, after analysis and comparison with the attributes of a holotype. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php
Hom'o·type noun [ Homo- + - type .] (Biol.) That which has the same fundamental type of structure with something else; thus, the right arm is the homotype of the right leg; one arm is the homotype of the other, etc. Owen. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/H/58
Type: Term Pronunciation: hō′mō-tīp Definitions: 1. Any part or organ of the same structure or function as another, especially as one on the opposite side of the body. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=41417