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paralogous.

(of multiple genes at different chromosomal locations in the same organism) Having a similar structure indicating divergence from a common ancestral gene

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

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adj/pəˈræl.ə.ɡəs/US
  1. (of multiple genes at different chromosomal locations in the same organism) Having a similar structure indicating divergence from a common ancestral gene

  2. Having a similar structure, quality or nature indicating divergence or relationship from a common point of origin.

    figuratively
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