The word "homologous" means having similar or corresponding features or structures, especially in different organisms, indicating a common ancestry or origin. Full definition
Cancer Network: What are the ways to test for this deficiency of homologous recombination in patients with ovarian cancer? (cancernetwork.com)
Caris performed the molecular profiling on 48,733 solid tumor samples to assess the prevalence of homologous recombination deficiency in about 20 different types of solid tumors. (sciencedaily.com)
The researchers could demonstrate that CHD1 - depleted cells have defects in homologous recombination (HR), an important mechanism for repairing breaks in the DNA molecule. (sciencedaily.com)