Meanings
nounorthologue (plural orthologues)
plural orthologues · alternative ortholog
- biologyOne of two or more homologous gene sequences found in different species.
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orthologue. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthologue
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“orthologue.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthologue. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “orthologue,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthologue.
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